Clinical Nurse Specialist - Progressive Care Unit - CNS
About The Position
Master’s-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are invited to apply for opportunities at Mayo Clinic Arizona. As a CNS, you will serve as a clinical expert and nursing leader, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice, improve patient outcomes, and support quality and practice excellence across specialty areas. Mayo Clinic offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation, professional growth, and exceptional patient 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, Organization/System), and is an active participant in the nursing leadership team. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates. 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.
- 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.
- Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification. The certification must be valid for at least 90 days after your start date or renewed before starting if it expires within 90 days of the start date.
- PCU or Critical Care background required.
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.
- Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a clinical expert and nursing leader.
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice.
- Improve patient outcomes.
- Support quality and practice excellence across specialty areas.
- Improve the quality of patient care and promote desired patient outcomes in a designated population/specialty practice.
- Function as a leader within the three spheres of influence (Patient/Client, Nurses and Nursing Practice, Organization/System).
- Be an active participant in the nursing leadership team.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
