Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (RN) - Neonatal ICU (NICU)

Work Location

San Diego, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse (APN), who demonstrates advanced cognitive and psychomotor capabilities in the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of human responses to actual and potential health problems. The CNS functions autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers as a practitioner, educator, consultant, clinical leader, and researcher.

Pay Range

Minimum $149,760.00 Midpoint $187,200.00 Maximum $234,000.00

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

• Education (Preferred) - Doctorate Degree (non MD)
• Education (Minimum) - Master's Degree
• Experience (Minimum) - 2 Years of Experience
• Experience (Preferred) - 5 Years of Experience
• Other Experience (Minimum) - NICU only - national certification in specialty required
• Other Experience (Preferred) - NRP Certification-AAP (for NICU)
• Other Experience (Preferred) - PALS Certification-AHA (for Pediatrics)
• Licensure (Minimum) - BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
• Licensure (Minimum) - California RN License
• Licensure (Minimum) - Clinical Nurse Specialist Cert

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Physical Activity Requirements:

Physical Activity Lifting

Sensory Requirements:

Environment Requirements:

Non-Discrimination Statement:

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

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