St Josephs Medical Center·Stockton, California
The Clinical Nurse Specialist delivers compassionate patient care through comprehensive screenings, risk assessments, and preventative health education. They coordinate care for diverse populations and ensure patients are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St.
Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California.
Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center.
Additionally, St.
Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives.Every day you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes.
You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns.To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.
Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.
Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures.
Job Requirements Required Minimum of three (3) years in acute care in a specialty area.
Graduate of an RN School of Nursing.
Bachelors in nursing Masters in specialty area Registered Nurse: CA BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) NPR through the American Heart Association (AHA) Clinical Nurse Specialist Core certification (CNS-BS)
Candidates must have at least three years of acute care experience in a specialty area and a Bachelor's degree in nursing. A Master's degree in a specialty area and specific certifications including CA RN, BLS, NPR, and CNS-BS are required.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
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