Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

1d • $51 - $77 • Onsite

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. The population-based CNS at ASLMC will focus on the Neuro/Neurosurgical population and CAUTI prevention. The schedule is typically Monday-Friday on-site.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification (ANCC).
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or DNP.
• 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).

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

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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