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NICU- Clinical Nurse Specialist

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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationRiverside, CA, US
Work modeon-site
SenioritySenior
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentNursing
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 2, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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RN licensed by the State of California
Certified by the California State Board of Registered Nursing as a CNS
Masters of Science Degree in Nursing
Three years of clinical experience in neonatal nursing care
At least one year of the clinical experience shall have been in a facility with an NICU that is equivalent to a Regional or Community NICU
Current certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing from a nationally recognized accrediting organization, i.e. the NCC
Current successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program of the AAP and AHA
Overview
The CNS shall be responsible for: Directing the clinical nursing practice in the NICU & Pediatric Unit.
Coordination and assessment of educational development and clinical competency of the nursing staff in the NICU; and for ensuring continued neonatal critical care nursing competency through educational programs for both the newly-hired and experienced nursing staff. Consultation with staff on complex neonatal critical care nursing issues. Oversight of comprehensive parent and or primary caretaker education activities. Ensuring the implementation of a coordinated and effective discharge planning program. Evaluation of NICU based on Accrediting and Regulatory Agencies.
Coordination and assessment of educational development and clinical competency of the nursing staff in the Pediatric Unit; and for ensuring continued Pediatric nursing competency through educational programs for both the newly-hired and experienced nursing staff. Consultation with staff on Pediatric nursing issues. Oversight of comprehensive parent and or primary caretaker education activities. Ensuring the implementation of a coordinated and effective discharge planning program.
Evaluation of Pediatric Unit based on Accrediting and Regulatory Agencies
Responsibilities
RN licensed by the State of California
Requirements
Certified by the California State Board of Registered Nursing as a CNS.
Masters of Science Degree in Nursing.
Three years of clinical experience in neonatal nursing care, at least one of which shall have been in a facility with an NICU that is equivalent to a Regional or Community NICU.
Current certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing from a nationally recognized accrediting organization, i.e. the NCC; and
Current successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program of the AAP and AHA.