CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST EXTERN, FMFH - MEDICAL/SURGICAL

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Extern is a registered nurse enrolled in a graduate program and training to become a certified Clinical Nurse Specialist. The role supports transition into full CNS practice, with all responsibilities performed under the supervision of a certified CNS and with support from a formal mentor. The CNS Extern participates in the nursing leadership team and works across the spheres of patient/client, nurses and nursing practice, and organization/system. Specialty focus may involve individuals, populations, settings, types of care or problems, or diagnostic systems subspecialties. The role integrates knowledge of disease and medical treatments into patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. CNS Externs design, implement, and evaluate patient-specific and population-based programs; advance nursing practice to achieve quality and cost-effective patient outcomes; address system problems and patient-care issues; and serve as patient advocates, consultants, and researchers. The position is hybrid at Froedtert Men Falls Hospital in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, with an FTE of 1.0 and 40 standard hours per week on Shift 1.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of successful work experience as a registered nurse.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Enrollment in an accredited Master’s, post-Master’s certificate, or DNP-level CNS program.
Completion of advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment coursework.
Completion of a portion of the required clinical hours in the CNS program.
Completion of a formal Master’s, post-Master’s certificate, or DNP program with a CNS concentration within 2 years of starting the CNS Extern role.
Wisconsin nursing license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification or an AHA-approved equivalent within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of successful RN work experience in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

Work under the supervision of a certified Clinical Nurse Specialist and with support from a formal mentor.
Participate in the nursing leadership team and contribute across the patient/client, nursing practice, and organization/system spheres.
Integrate knowledge of disease and medical treatments into patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Design, implement, and evaluate patient-specific and population-based programs.
Provide leadership in advancing nursing practice to achieve quality and cost-effective patient outcomes.
Develop alternative solutions to system problems and patient-care issues.
Serve as a patient advocate, consultant, and researcher.