Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - St. Luke's Southshore

American Addiction Centers

46d • $51 - $77

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions, research, and innovative care models. This role provides leadership, consultation, and expertise in clinical practice, education, and program development to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and nurse-sensitive outcomes.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification (ANCC) within 2 years, OR one of the following within 2 years: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) – AACN Advanced Oncology Certified CNS (AOCNS) – ONCC Orthopedic CNS-C – ONCB Other specialty-specific nursing certification (ANCC or approved body)
• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of nursing or clinical specialty experience.
• Completion of 500 clinical hours in a CNS program required.
• Expertise in clinical specialty area with strong clinical competence.
• Leadership skills: teaching, project management, decision-making, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and customer service abilities.
• Detail-oriented, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with nurse clinician experience enrolled in a CNS program or willing to enroll will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Drive nursing practice improvements through evidence-based interventions, best practice guidelines, and policy modifications.
• Design, implement, and evaluate innovative care programs for individuals and populations.
• Provide input and expertise in orientation, annual competency assessments, and continuing education programs.
• Collaborate with leadership, staff, and external agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Establish and monitor care standards, initiating changes based on data analysis.
• Mentor and coach nurses and leaders in professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Promote and facilitate research, including proposal development and implementation of findings.
• Demonstrate age-specific care knowledge and skills across the lifespan.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees