Clinical Nurse Specialist Hematology Unit CNS

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.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Masters degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus.

• Experience as a CNS 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.
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• 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.