clinical nurse specialist (cns) nicu

$77.8–$104.19/hrPosted Jun 23, 2026
Returning candidates, log in here! Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) NICU Requisition ID 2022-237612 Department Neonatal ICU Hours / Pay Period 80 Shift Day Standard Hours regular business hours 0800-1630 Work Schedule 8 Hour Location CA-CARMICHAEL Posted Pay Range $77.80 - $104.19 /hour Company Name Mercy San Juan Medical Center Telecommute No Where You’ll Work Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements. One Community. One Mission. One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will help Mercy San Juan Medical Center's nursing staff by advancing the practice of nursing and fostering professional development within our 40-bed Level III NICU so staff can provide the highest quality evidence-based care to our most vulnerable patients.  Every day you will lead clinical activities and projects, apply advanced clinical expertise and promote evidence-based practices within the neonatal department. You will be expected to role model critical thinking, sound nursing judgment, effective communication and strong teamwork. To be successful in this role you must possess advanced clinical expertise specific to neonatal care, a deep understanding of evidence-based practice, and proven abilities in collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. Provides clinical expertise to the nursing unit and programsMentors staff in their professional growthDemonstrates knowledge of current research and evaluates the results into clinical practice Participates in community education, lectures to schools, institutions and professional groups/organizations. Participates in program and or project development   #LI-DH#DHNICURN #DHNICULeader@NANN#NursePractitioners#NICUspecialists#NeonatalClinicalNurseSpecialist  Job Requirements RequiredMaster's degree in Nursing Five (5) years of clinical experience as an RN in NICU (Level III) Current CA Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification with a specialty in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificationBasic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart AssociationPreferredCurrent RNC (Registered Nurse Certified) certification Two (2) years of experience as a NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply, or can't find a relevant opportunity? Join one of our Talent Communities to learn more about a career at CommonSpirit Health and experience #humankindness.   CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify. Application FAQs

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