Clinical Nurse Specialist - Surgical Services - CNS

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Mayo Clinic is seeking Master's-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialists to practice at the top of their license across diverse specialty areas. CNS professionals partner with nursing leadership to drive evidence-based practice, improve patient outcomes, and elevate clinical standards across the organization. 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. Join a nationally recognized healthcare system and lead advanced nursing practice within a collaborative, patient-centered environment. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus
• Current RN license by applicable state requirements
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist (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
• 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

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree
• Experience as a CNS
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Drive evidence-based practice
• Improve patient outcomes
• Elevate clinical standards across the organization
• Improve the quality of patient care
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior