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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.
Qualifications Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus. Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred. Experience as a CNS preferred.
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 preferred. 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.
License and
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 practices, when there is no Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification examination for the specialty. 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.
- Full time Benefits
- 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
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.