Clinical Nurse Specialist NICU
- Common Spirit Health
- CARMICHAEL, CA, USA
- Nov 05, 2026
Job Description
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 programs
- Mentors staff in their professional growth
- Demonstrates 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
We are offering a $15,000 sign-on in addition to relocation for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements
Job Requirements
Required
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as an RN in NICU (Level III)
- Active Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license with a specialty in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
Preferred
- RNC (Registered Nurse Certified) certification
- Two (2) years of experience as a NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
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Where You'll Work
Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.
Mercy Home Health and Mercy Hospice is located at 3400 Data Drive in Rancho Cordova, CA. Both service lines are accredited agencies that have received outstanding recognition from The Joint Commission. We currently serve the greater El Dorado, Placer and Sacramento counties, bringing our patients the highest level of service available.
One Community. One Mission. One California
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Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Common Spirit Health is Tracey Huerta.
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Job Reference
At CommonSpirit Health, we passionately care for the most vulnerable, relentlessly innovate how and where healing can happen and believe in uniting to benefit the common good. Our expansive network spans diverse communities, uniquely positioning us to meet their changing needs, improve population health and help chart the path to health equity.
Our mission, vision and values inform every aspect of our work each day and remind us that we serve our patients, their families, our communities – and each other. Our community health, research and home health programs help us address the primary barriers to healthier communities.
Our mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.
Our vision
A healthier future for all – inspired by faith, driven by innovation and powered by our humanity.
Our values
Compassion | Inclusion | Integrity | Excellence | Collaboration