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Childrens Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and notforprofit system since 1924 Childrens Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two freestanding hospitals nine primary care clinics multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy care delivery and promoting diversity equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Department Overview
Position Summary
A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advance practice registered nurse (APRN) functioning within 3 spheres of impact; the patient nurses/nursing practice and organizational/systems. CNSs provide leadership in clinical expertise nursing practice and systems innovation. Practicing independently and interdependently CNSs promote competent compassionate and professional nursing care for patients and families across the continuum of care.
Is any license/certification/registration required by law Yes
* Minnesota RN/APRN licensure.
* Current CNS certification from organization recognized by the state of Minnesota and the Minnesota Board of Nursing within 3 months of starting in the role.
Are there any required certifications or professional credentials that Childrens requires but are not required by law Yes
* BLS
Are there any preferred certifications or professional credentials
* Resuscitation and emergency courses appropriate to care community.
* Additional professional nursing certification pertinent to care community.
Education:
* Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited CNS program required.
Required Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years of RN experience in area of clinical specialty.
Preferred Experience:
* Preferred 1 year of CNS experience.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of performancebased reimbursement.
* Specialty focused clinical expertise.
* Expert in nursing practice leadership.
* Adept at teambased care and collaboration.
* Understanding of transitional care needs.
* Skills to consult with patients nurses and other colleagues on health care team.
* Expertise as a change agent.
* Systems and process development and analysis.
* Knowledge of evidencebased practice research and performance improvement methodologies.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Podium/poster presentation publication experience.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technology.
* Principal Investigator in research.
The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary this position may be eligible for medical dental vision retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night weekend or oncall work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment drug screen background investigation and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color creed sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full Time