RN Clinical Nurse Specialist Job at Dignity Health, Long Beach, CA

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  • Dignity Health
  • Long Beach, CA

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives.

Every day you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes. You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.

  • Utilizes expert nursing practice to promote quality patient care by developing standards of care, assessing patient care needs and planning their care with the nursing staff, conducting and participating in patient rounds, and providing direct care based on patient needs.

  • Utilizes the theories and principles of adult education to foster the educational development of families and staff by identifying the educational needs of families and staff and planning for their education, assisting in the development of educational materials for staff and families, and coordinating and presenting educational programs and conferences. Acts as a preceptor and mentor for new employees and students. Provides for the dissemination of current information necessary for the advancement of patient care.

  • Utilizes the principles of communication and change theory in providing health care consultation to facilitate the implementation of patient care and the professional growth of the staff by collaborating with the Medical Director or designee, the Department Manager, and the nursing staff. Identifies and researches equipment needed for the provision of patient care and communicates this information to the Department Manager.

  • Participates in the review, development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures, which are directly and indirectly related to his/her area of expertise.

  • Utilizes research methods to support and advance nursing practice by identifying researchable clinical nursing problems with staff, disseminating information from current research in Neonatology, and evaluating the impact of programs and interventions upon patient care and nursing practice. Participates in the Quality Improvement Process in the unit.

  • Functions in a leadership/administrative role in the NICU by participating in the development of NICU goals, coordinating and implementing assigned programs and projects, and providing input into the NICU budget development. Considers and reflects system-wide strategic goals in the goals and projects of the NICU.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Masters Of Science Nursing, upon hire and

  • Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program, upon hire and

Preferred

  • Two (2) years of successful experience inneonatal intensive care nursing;theoretical and practical expertise innursing education

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, upon hire or

  • Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

One Community. One Mission. One California (

Pay Range

$48.96 - $74.06 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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