NICU Clinical Nurse Specialist
About the job
- A registered nurse license from the State of California is required.
- Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by the California State Board of Registered Nursing is required.
- A Master of Science degree in Nursing is required.
- Three years of clinical experience in neonatal nursing care are required, including at least one year in a facility with an NICU equivalent to a Regional or Community NICU.
- Current certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing from a nationally recognized accrediting organization, such as the NCC, is required.
- Current successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program of the AAP and AHA is required.
- Direct clinical nursing practice in the NICU and Pediatric Unit.
- Coordinate and assess educational development and clinical competency for NICU nursing staff, and ensure continued neonatal critical care nursing competency through educational programs for newly hired and experienced staff.
- Consult with staff on complex neonatal critical care nursing issues.
- Oversee comprehensive parent or primary caretaker education activities.
- Ensure implementation of a coordinated and effective discharge planning program.
- Evaluate the NICU based on accrediting and regulatory agency requirements.
- Coordinate and assess educational development and clinical competency for Pediatric Unit nursing staff, and ensure continued Pediatric nursing competency through educational programs for newly hired and experienced staff.
- Consult with staff on Pediatric nursing issues.
- Evaluate the Pediatric Unit based on accrediting and regulatory agency requirements.
About the company
AHMC Healthcare operates a network of acute-care hospitals in California. It earns revenue by providing inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services across its facilities, which are equipped with diagnostic tools like MRI and CT. The organization grows by acquiring existing hospitals and integrating them into a regional network under strong local leadership, and it has been part of ApolloMed since 2018. Its goal is to expand access to comprehensive hospital care across California, serving Medicare and Medicaid patients through a large, efficiently run hospital network.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Illinois
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AHMC still lists eight California locations, including Seton, on its September 2026 website.
- Medicare and Medi-Cal contracts remain active across multiple hospitals and plans.
- ApolloMed continues providing hospitalist services at AHMC facilities, reinforcing referral flow.
What critics are saying
- California sued AHMC in 2024 for closing Seton Coastside services and breaking conditions.
- NLRB cases in February 2026 target AHMC Seton and Anaheim labor practices.
- Seton Coastside reopening demands can trigger state intervention and break AHMC's Bay Area foothold.
What makes AMHC Healthcare unique
- Jonathan Wu built AHMC from local hospitals into a six-facility California network.
- AHMC serves multilingual San Gabriel Valley and Bay Area communities with community hospital positioning.
- Its portfolio spans acute care, emergency, imaging, and skilled-nursing continuity.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours