Advance Practice | Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU

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About the Opportunities :

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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Critical Care, Neonatal ICU

Location : Everett, WA

Position Highlights :

• Specialized Leadership Role : Opportunity to function as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in a dynamic Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Flexible FTE : Full-time position with options for 0.5 to 1.0 FTE (20 - 40 hours per week).
• Shift : Day Shift.
• Hiring Bonus : $10,000 Hiring Bonus available for eligible candidates who meet all conditions for payment.
• Impactful Work : Drive improvements in patient care, nursing practice, and systems within the NICU.

Position Summary :

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with expertise in Critical Care for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to join our esteemed partner medical facility in Everett, WA . This is a full-time, day shift position with flexible FTE options (0.5-1.0). The NICU CNS will serve as an expert clinician, educator, consultant, researcher, and leader, working to advance nursing practice, optimize patient outcomes for critically ill neonates, and support staff development within the NICU. This role requires a strong clinical background in NICU nursing, advanced education, and a passion for evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

The NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist influences patient care across three spheres : patient / family, nurses / nursing practice, and organization / systems. Responsibilities include :

Serve as an expert clinical resource and consultant to NICU nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare team members on complex neonatal cases and evidence-based care strategies.

Assess the learning needs of NICU nursing staff and develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs, competencies, and professional development initiatives.

Promote a culture of clinical inquiry and evidence-based practice within the NICU.

Collaborate with NICU leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for system improvements and lead initiatives to optimize patient care processes, safety, and efficiency.

Required Qualifications :

Master's Degree from a clinical nurse specialist program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation & Benefits :

Our partner facility offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the aforementioned $10,000 hiring bonus for eligible candidates.

To Apply :

If you are a passionate and experienced NICU nursing leader with the requisite advanced education and clinical expertise, and you are dedicated to advancing neonatal care, we encourage you to apply for this Clinical Nurse Specialist position in Everett, WA.