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Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist - Ped's Administration

Job ID: 976660
Facility: ECU Health Medical Center
Dept: Peds Administration
Location: Greenville, NC
FT/PT: Full-Time
Shift: Not Applicable
Reg/Temp: Regular
Date Posted: Jun 18, 2025

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Job Description

ECU Health

At the James and Connie Maynard Childrens Hospital, located at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, we are committed to caring for the kids of eastern North Carolina. As the regions only Childrens Hospital, this hospital within a hospital has a total 197 beds and bassinets, including a Level IV NICU, quaternary PICU with ECMO capabilities, a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, and a specialized critical-care transport team.  Using the latest technologies and highly trained personnel, our child-centered clinical care is unrivaled.  The facilities and pediatric services are strategically designed to meet the unique needs of children involving families from start to finish.  Our team at Maynard Childrens Hospital is committed to transforming the future of eastern North Carolina, one child at a time.

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse who is master's and/or doctorly prepared in nursing and is nationally board certified in an area of clinical expertise or specific patient population. Functioning as a leader, innovator, and change agent, the CNS strives to meet the needs of patient, family, health care system through coordinated efforts with interdisciplinary providers. The CNS utilizes advanced knowledge and skills to influence patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact: patient and family, nurse and nursing practice, and organization and systems. The CNS advocates for and advances nursing practice through application of evidence-based interventions to enhance safe patient care. The CNS has the skills and expertise to identify gaps in current practice, help design and implement cost-effective interventions, and assess and evaluate outcomes to improve overall health care delivery. This individual provides expert consultation and educational services in specialty area to other health care providers, patients, and families. Fostering communication and promoting a healthy work environment are vital to this role. In addition, the CNS assists in advancing the science of nursing practice by leading/participating in research opportunities and enhanced utilization of evidence-based practice.  Promotes policy change and practice enhancement at the organizational, state, and national level and through publications and presentations of the contributions to the three spheres of influence.

Minimum Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration is required.
Doctorate of Nursing Practice with CNS concentration preferred.

American Heart Association BLS is required.

Current certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from a national credentialing body approved by the NC Board of Nursing or completed 1 year from the hire date is required or Pediatric/Neonatal/Adult CNS within three years of hire.

More than 4 years as a Registered Nurse required.


The CNS concentration may be substituted for a Master of Science in Nursing when accompanied by either:
1.  Clinical Nurse Specialist certification with the NC Board of Nursing
2.  Post-master's certificate with a CNS concentration.

Or CNS concentration may be substituted for Master of Science in Nursing degree along with one of the following:
1. Pediatric/Neonatal specific CNS program within one year of hire
2. Adult CNS program (for Women's CNS) within one year of hire

Other Information

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General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

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