Clinical Nurse Specialist - Complex Medical - CNS
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and promote desired patient outcomes within the Complex Medical Unit, serving a designated patient population/specialty practice. The CNS functions as a clinical leader within the three spheres of influence - Patient/Client, Nurses and Nursing Practice, and Organization/System, and is an active participant in the nursing leadership team. As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), the Clinical Nurse Specialist partners with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice, improve quality and patient safety outcomes, support nursing excellence, and provide clinical expertise for patients with complex medical needs.
Requirements
- Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus.
- Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
- Current APRN, CNS license by applicable state requirements.
- Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers), Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers), or Military Training Network.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a CNS preferred.
- Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload.
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred.
- Five years of successful work experience in nursing with two years in the specialty area preferred.
- If state doesn't have APRN licensure, Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification, in designated specialty by a nationally recognized body deemed acceptable by the State Board of Nursing in the state the CNS practices or a documented waiver deemed acceptable by the Board of Nursing in the state the CNS practices, when there is no Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification examination for the specialty.
- Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area is highly recommended.
Responsibilities
- Improve the quality of patient care and promote desired patient outcomes within the Complex Medical Unit.
- Serve a designated patient population/specialty practice.
- Function as a clinical leader within the three spheres of influence: Patient/Client, Nurses and Nursing Practice, and Organization/System.
- Be an active participant in the nursing leadership team.
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice.
- Improve quality and patient safety outcomes.
- Support nursing excellence.
- Provide clinical expertise for patients with complex medical needs.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who meet Mayo Clinic eligibility criteria.
- TN sponsorship is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
