Clinical Nurse Specialist - NICU Full time Days

Clinical Nurse Specialist - NICU

This position reports to the Director of Education.

Provides an optimal practice environment that ensures the delivery of quality patient care through the use of research and quality improvement activities. Participates in the expert clinical practice, education, research, consultation, and clinical leadership as the major components of his or her role. Develops programs, policies, procedures, and standards of care to ensure patient's nursing care needs are assessed, evaluated, and met. Consults with clinical practitioners about the care planning for patients. Role models proactive, collaborative working relationships across all hospital functions in an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. Provides clinical leadership and participates in the initial and ongoing evaluation of staff.

Responsibilities include: Teaching and education, research, clinical and professional leadership, clinical practice expertise, expert guidance and coaching, consultation, ethical decision making, case management, change agent and collaboration.

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center NICU is an 18-bed, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit dedicated to providing advanced, family-centered care for premature and critically ill newborns. Our expert team of neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and specialists work collaboratively to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care using state-of-the-art technology in a supportive healing environment. Through clinical excellence and a commitment to families, we help give our smallest patients the strongest possible start in life.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization within 30 days of hire
• 3 years clinical experience in a NICU equivalent to a Regional or Community Level Ill NICU.
• Computer experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience
• ACCNS-N (Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal)
• CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) California Certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)- Instructor Level
• RNC-NIC (Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification)

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.