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At NorthBay Health, the Clinical Practice Specialist, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is a Registered Nurse who coordinates the clinical and educational resources and care standards for the neonatal patient population. 

The Clinical Practice Specialist role, along with other members of the Patient Care Services team, is to promote the provision of effective, high quality patient care to all neonatal patients. The Clinical Practice Specialist participates in the development of evidence based care delivery systems and clinical practice programs.  

The Clinical Practice Specialist works with physicians to establish a collegial and interdisciplinary patient care environment.  The Clinical Practice Specialist will be responsible for facilitating and managing Patient Care Services division special projects as assigned. The Clinical Practice Specialist will be responsible for directing the clinical nursing practice in the NICU, coordinating and assessing NICU education development and clinical competency of the nursing staff in the NICU; and ensuring continued competency through educational programs for both the newly hired and experienced nursing staff.  

The Clinical Practice Specialist will be consulting with staff on complex neonatal critical care nursing issues and will have oversight of comprehensive patient and/or primary caretaker education activities and ensuring implementation of a coordinated and effective discharge planning program.  The following responsibilities are included: oversight of the High-Risk Infant Follow Up Clinic, the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, oversight of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery, development of personnel, compliance with regulatory and professional standards, fostering of interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships and is accountable for bringing innovative ideas from and to the bedside.  

The Clinical Practice Specialist works collaboratively with Advance Practice Nurses, Learning and Leadership Team members, and nursing leaders to develop and validate the clinical competency of staff. The Clinical Practice Specialist works with physicians in order to establish a collegial and interdisciplinary patient care environment.  The Clinical Practice Specialist is an independent consultant on clinical care issues for patients, families, staff, physicians and other departments. The Clinical Practice Specialist will be responsible for facilitating and managing Patient Care Services division special projects as assigned.

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health's True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1-5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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Education:

• Master's and/or doctoral degree in nursing.  

Licensure and Certification:  

• Current California RN License required.  
• Certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing from a nationally recognized accrediting organization within 1 year of hire.
• Current AHA or equivalent BLS and NRP certification required.
• Current Clinical Nurse Specialist certification is preferred.  

Experience:  

• Working knowledge of health care practices, patient care equipment and products required.
• Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in neonatal nursing care, at least one of which has been in a facility with a NICU that is equivalent to a Regional or Community NICU.  
• 3-5 years of education, Clinical Nurse Leader, or Clinical Nurse Specialist experience with increasing scope of responsibility preferred.
• Preference to have current NRP Instructor status at time of hire. If not, will begin the process to become an NRP instructor within 4 months of hire.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.  
• Possesses instructional ability, leadership ability, and high professional standards.  
• Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently and is an effective team member.  
• Word Processing skills required.
• Statistical/data management skills preferred.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing patient care based on age-related needs.  
• Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patient in the following age groups:  
• Neonatal and Pediatric.

Standards of Performance:

• Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.  Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical Skills:  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Effort:  

• Performs all physical duties of the job.

Other:  

• Knowledge of regulatory processes and Standards of Practice required (BRN,   ANA, TJC, CCS and Title 22).  
• Completion of annual organizational requirements for employment (TB testing, Safety Training, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA etc.).