NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist

NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist

AHMC Health Care

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant and researcher. In collaboration with the Medical and Nursing Staff, the CNS monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and outcomes. With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in a nursing specialty, the CNS assists patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care and outcomes.

With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience in a nursing specialty, the CNS assists patients, families, staff, physicians and leadership in providing solutions for complex patient care issues. The CNS serves as a role model, patient advocate, change agent, and leader to enhance patient care. The CNS position practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act and in accordance with AHMC-Anaheim Regional Medical Center policies.

• Serve as expert clinician and consultant for NICU patients.
• Educate staff, families, and patients on clinical procedures and outcomes.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to monitor and improve clinical care.
• Act as patient advocate and change agent to enhance care quality.
• Lead research and quality improvement initiatives within the NICU.

• Master’s degree in Nursing with expertise in a clinical nursing specialty.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of three years related experience; preference for 5 years of increasingly responsible experience demonstrating proficiency.
• Certifications:
  
  BLS-HCP, ACLS, NRP.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care