You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
✓This RN job may require a RN license in multiple states.
✓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
Certifications
✓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.
✓Specialty Population: Medical Surgical is the area the position will support.
Education
✓Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus.
Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred.
Qualifications
✓Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload.
✓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.
Experience as a CNS preferred.
Five years of successful work experience in nursing with two years in the specialty area preferred.
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan optionsDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverageVision: Affordable plan with national networkPre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
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About the role
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.