Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Department Neonatal Intensive Care Will accept candidates who are graduating from a CNS program within 6 months and have 2 years in specialty as an RN.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters Degree

2 years of experience

Current California RN License

Clinical Nurse Specialist Cert

BLS for Healthcare Providers issued by AHA

NICU only - national certification in specialty required

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate Degree (non MD)

5 years of experience

PALS Certification-AHA (for Pediatrics)

NRP Certification-AAP (for NICU)

The expected hiring range for this position is 64.37 to 96.55. Rady Childrens Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience education licensure unique skillsets organizational need and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the date posted until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.