RN Clinical Nurse Specialist

Where You'll Work Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. John's Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John's Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California 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.

JOB FUNCTIONS

CLINICAL

NURSE SPECIALIST - CLINICAL/TECHNICAL

Demonstrates expert clinical neonatal nursing skills in all NICU clinical competencies required of the CN III.

Measurement:

Observation, Documentation, Feedback. Assesses and identifies the nursing needs of the neonatal patient/family population and plans, implements and evaluates interventions appropriate to the needs.

Measurement:

Observation, Documentation. Maintains current certification as a Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor through AAP-AHA.

Measurement:

Documentation. Serves as a consultant and role model for nursing staff on current nursing research, current standards, and publications on neonatal/perinatal issues and practices.

Measurement:

Observation, Documentation, Feedback. Utilizes excellent time management skills to prioritize effectively, thereby meeting deadlines.

Measurement:

Observation, Documentation. Job Requirements Required Masters Of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited graduate school of nursing Three (3) to five (5) years current level

III NICU

experience

Registered Nurse:

CA Basic Life Support - BLS Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor - NRP Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist Board Certified Preferred Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, upon hire and

Public Health Nurse:

CA, upon hire