Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical/Surgical Unit - CNS

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

18d

About The Position

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, Organization/System), and is an active participant in the nursing leadership team. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Specialty Population: Medical Surgical is the area the position will support.

Requirements

• Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload.
• 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.
• 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 is recommended.
• Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
• As a condition of employment, individuals working with addictions services must be free from problematic substance use for a minimum of the immediately preceding two years at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a CNS preferred.
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred.
• Five years of successful work experience in nursing with two years in the specialty area preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time