Clinical Nurse Specialist (NICU)

Children's Minnesota • Part-time • St. Paul, Minnesota, United States • 2d ago

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

Our neonatal program is the largest in the Midwest. We provide the full scope of care for infants needing intensive care. At the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Children’s Minnesota St. Paul Campus, our inter-disciplinary team of over 500 professionals is dedicated to the care of babies born prematurely, those with birth defects, genetic disorders, medical disorders and any baby needing surgery. We care for babies requiring complex care, including hemodynamic monitoring, critical medication management, and maintenance of systemic perfusion and management of organ failure. We are a part of the Mother Baby Center in St. Paul at United Hospital which includes high-risk delivery services. The Children’s St. Paul NICU is a 62-bed unit providing level 2 and level 3 neonatal care, which allows for continuity of care from admission to discharge. Our team balances a highly technical skill set with a family-centered approach. We rely on teamwork, with open and respectful communication, and promote an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.

Position Summary

A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advance practice registered nurse (APRN) functioning within 3 spheres of impact; the patient, nurses/nursing practice, and organizational/systems. CNSs provide leadership in clinical expertise, nursing practice, and systems innovation. Practicing independently and interdependently, CNSs promote competent, compassionate, and professional nursing care for patients and families across the continuum of care.

Is any license/certification/registration required by law? Yes
* Minnesota RN/APRN licensure.
* Current CNS certification from organization recognized by the state of Minnesota and the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Are there any required certifications or professional credentials that Children's requires but are not required by law? Yes
* BLS

Are there any preferred certifications or professional credentials?
* Resuscitation and emergency courses appropriate to care community.
* Additional professional nursing certification pertinent to care community.

Education:
* Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited CNS program required.

Required Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years of RN experience in area of clinical specialty.

Preferred Experience:
* Preferred 1 year of CNS experience.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of performance-based reimbursement.
* Specialty focused clinical expertise.
* Expert in nursing practice leadership.
* Adept at team-based care and collaboration.
* Understanding of transitional care needs.
* Skills to consult with patients, nurses and other colleagues on health care team.
* Expertise as a change agent.
* Systems and process development, and analysis.
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement methodologies.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Podium/poster presentation, publication experience.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technology.
* Principal Investigator in research.

The posted pay range represents rates for a grouping of multiple jobs within a salary grade. We carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Children’s Minnesota.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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