Clinical Nurse Specialist Coordinator Acute Care

Clinical Nurse Specialist Coordinator Acute Care

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At North Bay Health the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who manages clinical and educational resources and care standards for adult medical/surgical/telemetry patients. This CNS is a member of the Chief Nursing Officer’s leadership team and works with the patient care services team to promote effective, high‑quality patient care. The CNS participates in the development of evidence‑based care delivery systems and clinical practice programs.

Responsibilities include oversight of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery, development of personnel, compliance with regulatory and professional standards, fostering interdisciplinary collaborative relationships, and bringing innovative ideas from and to the bedside.

The CNS coordinates and provides educational programs for staff—such as patient safety initiatives, pain management strategies, telemetry competency, advanced care planning, proactive discharge planning, and other pertinent nursing practice areas. The CNS collaborates with Advanced Practice Nurses, the Learning and Leadership Team, and nursing leaders to develop and validate staff clinical competency. Working with physicians, the CNS establishes a collegial interdisciplinary patient‑care environment, serves as an independent consultant on clinical care issues, and facilitates and manages patient‑care‑services‑division special projects as assigned.

North Bay Health is dedicated to improving community well‑being by providing accessible, high‑quality care. Every team member plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join our mission to ensure every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.

Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing required. MSN major in clinical nurse specialist, clinical nurse leader, education, or related health‑care field required.

Licensure and Certification: Current California RN license required. Current AHA or equivalent BLS and ACLS certification required. Current Clinical Nurse Specialist certification required. National specialty certification in acute care or medical/surgical nursing preferred.

Experience: Working knowledge of healthcare practices, patient‑care equipment and products required. Minimum of 4 years clinical experience in an acute‑care setting. Three years of related clinical nurse specialist experience with increasing scope of responsibility preferred.

Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Instructional ability, leadership ability, and high professional standards. Well organized, able to set priorities, work independently and be an effective team member. Word processing skills required. Statistical/data management skills preferred. Demonstrate current knowledge and skill in providing care for patients from young adult through geriatrics. Knowledge of regulatory processes and standards of practice required (BRN, ANA, TJC, and Title 22).

Completion of annual organizational requirements (TB testing, safety training, corporate compliance, HIPAA, etc.) required.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Demonstrates the True North values:
Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.

$85 – $102 k based on years of experience in role.

North Bay Health is guided by values:
Nurturing Care;
Own It;
Respect;
Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire exceptional care. We foster a culture of collaboration where every team member is valued and empowered. As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, we are expanding across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties. We operate two acute‑care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III NICU—as well as a comprehensive cancer center, urgent‑care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics.

North Bay Health’s Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and U.S. News & World Report High Performing recognition underscore our commitment to excellence.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care