Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology - CNS
About The Position
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Dermatology, Ambulatory Care The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and promote desired patient outcomes in a designated population/specialty practice. The CNS functions as a 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. This Clinical Nurse Specialist role supports the Dermatology Ambulatory Practice at Mayo Clinic Hospital–Rochester , located in the Gonda Building . The CNS provides expert clinical consultation and leadership to advance evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient-centered care in the outpatient dermatology setting. Working in close collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and operational leaders, the CNS supports care model development, clinical practice optimization, and professional nursing practice aligned with institutional priorities. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Requirements
- Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus.
- Current RN license by applicable state requirements. This RN job may require a RN license in multiple states.
- Current APRN, CNS license by applicable state requirements. 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.
- 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
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred
- Experience as a CNS preferred.
- Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload.
- Five years of successful work experience in nursing with two years in the specialty area preferred.
- Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area is highly recommended.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
