Clinical Nurse Specialist - CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist - CNS
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Job Description
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.
Qualifications
Masters degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus.
Experience as a CNS preferred.
Ambulatory/Outpatient practice experience preferred
Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload.
Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred.
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 or Certification:
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
This RN job may require a RN license in multiple states.
Current APRN CNS license by applicable state requirements.
If state doesnt 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.
Maintains 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. Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area is highly recommended.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
