Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU
Employer: County of Santa Clara - Valley Medical Center
Location: San Jose, CA 95128
Specialty: Nursing
Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level
Compensation: $208,703–$279,972/year
Work setting: On-site / hybrid
About This Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU Role
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist position to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This is a full-time, day-shift position (1.0 FTE). Learn More & Apply: www.sccjobs.org County Recruiter: Tracy Pham, email: tracy.pham@esa.sccgov.org Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes four acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital…
County of Santa Clara - Valley Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU for San Jose, CA. This full-time nursing opportunity is one of many active medical careers indexed on Medical.Careers and is part of the broader MedicalRecruiting.com hiring network. Use the apply button on this listing to submit your CV directly to the hiring team or recruiting partner managing this search.
Responsibilities
- Typical Tasks
- Clinician
- Provides or may facilitate direct nursing care to patients or their families through selected client caseload;
- Performs ongoing evaluation of the nursing care of patients requiring continued follow-up;
- Provides or guides nursing staff in the deliverance of expert nursing care;
- Develops and/or facilitates the development of comprehensive nursing interventions for specific clients based on expert assessment of the client's needs, goals and outcomes;
Requirements
- Employment Standards
- Graduate of an approved nursing program (preferably BSN), currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California and sufficient education and experience which demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above.
- Experience Note: Qualified applicants typically would have:
- At least five years experience, evidence of expertise and competency in identified nursing specialty;
- Experience in assessing patient and family learning needs and developing teaching programs;
- Advanced educational preparation in identified nursing specialty or related area at the Master's level;
Benefits
- We offer competitive salaries and excellent government benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, a robust retirement plan with a lifetime pension, and more.
How to Apply for This Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU Position
Submit a current CV that lists active state licensure, board certifications and life-support credentials as applicable, DEA registration where relevant, and a concise summary of clinical experience by setting and patient population. Initial screening conversations typically cover practice fit, schedule expectations, geographic flexibility, compensation range, and timing. For physician and advanced practice roles, credentialing and privileging usually run in parallel with offer negotiation and can take 60 to 120 days; plan your start date accordingly.
About County of Santa Clara - Valley Medical Center
County of Santa Clara - Valley Medical Center partners with Medical.Careers and the MedicalRecruiting.com network to fill clinical and operational roles across the United States. Additional context about the practice setting, patient population, and team structure is provided during the initial screening conversation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU job located?
This Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU position is based in San Jose, CA. Review the listing for full schedule, on-call, and any travel expectations before applying.
What does this Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU role pay?
$208,703–$279,972/year. Compensation depends on experience, schedule, and any productivity or call obligations. Total compensation may also include benefits, retirement, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and signing or relocation incentives where applicable.
Is this position full-time, part-time, or contract?
Full-time. County of Santa Clara - Valley Medical Center sets the formal engagement model; confirm hours, weekend or call coverage, and benefits during your screening conversation.
Is this Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU role remote?
This Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU position is on-site or hybrid based in San Jose, CA. Review the description for any travel or schedule expectations.
How do I apply to this Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU job?
Use the apply button on the listing to submit your CV directly to County of Santa Clara - Valley Medical Center or the recruiting partner managing this search. Have current state licensure, board certifications where applicable, and a concise summary of recent clinical experience ready before applying.