Clinical Nurse Specialist - NICU/PEDS

Position Description

Applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis until the position is filled. Please allow 2 weeks for processing of all application materials. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise. Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to experienced candidates hired into permanent full-time positions. Exam #26/52A60/09SS.

Natividad is currently seeking to fill one (1) full time permanent Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert nursing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric departments. The major role functions of this position include clinical practice, education, consultation, performance improvement, and research.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

Examples of Duties

• Serves as consultant to nursing staff, physicians, and other health care providers in area of specialization
• Establishes standards for nursing practice in consultation with nursing administrative leadership
• Consults with other health care team members regarding patient progress; and develops nursing care plans in consultation with nursing staff
• Provides administrative and educational guidance to staff; keeps abreast of current trends in area of specialization; serves on planning and evaluation committees; attends and may conduct staff meetings and training sessions
• Maintains current knowledge and competency in area of specialization and in professional practice
• Contributes to the expansion of the body of knowledge in nursing within area of specialization
• Assists in formulating policies and procedures necessary to provide quality care to patients in area of specialization
• Ensures that decisions and actions made on behalf of nursing personnel, organizational systems, patient and their family members are determined in an ethical manner
• Collaborates with patients and their family members and health care personnel in creating a healing and caring environment
• Influences resource utilization in order to promote safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability in the planning and delivery of patient care

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Pursuant to Chapter 6 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2838, possession of valid certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist issued by the BRN of the State of California, or ability to obtain a CA certification prior to employment is required.


Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Medical terminology, hospital routine, and equipment.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and research methodology.
• Nursing procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies.
• Health systems, agencies and patterns of referral.
• Principles and practices of advanced nursing and related sciences, including a range of therapies in area of specialty for assessment prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, including related technical skills.

Skill and Ability to:

• Apply nursing processes.
• Utilize concepts of assessment, priority setting, organization and evaluation.
• Organize and present formal/informal teaching.
• Display excellent leadership skills.
• Work well with other nursing, medical, and treatment personnel.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Provide clinical direction and education.
• Advise and motivate others.
• Facilitate a multi-disciplinary team approach to care delivery, linking medical, nursing, and non-nursing components.

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education: Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program in clinical specialization; Experience: Demonstrated clinical competence and in depth knowledge in a specialty area with at least the equivalent of two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.



Education: Possession of an American Nurses' Association Specialty Certification Experience: The equivalent of four years of clinical experience in the area of specialization

Additional Information

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com; resume, license, and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: SellanAM@Natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact Natividad Human Resources, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:00 a.m.- 5:00p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.

QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.

ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to: VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2749.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position you will not be eligible for the benefits.

(Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to experienced candidates hired into permanent full-time positions)