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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Surgical Services - CNS

Phoenix, AZOnsiteFull Time$111,509–$167,274 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • RN license
  • APRN-CNS license
  • Medical Surgical

Nice to have

  • Doctorate of Nursing Practice
  • CNS experience
  • Basic Life Support

Role summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking Master's-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) for its Surgical Services department. This role involves partnering with nursing leadership to drive evidence-based practice, improve patient outcomes, and elevate clinical standards. The CNS will function as a leader within the three spheres of influence (Patient/Client, Nurses and Nursing Practice, Organization/System) and participate in the nursing leadership team to enhance the quality of patient care in a Medical Surgical specialty. The position requires a Master's degree in nursing with a CNS focus and a minimum of five years of nursing experience, with two years in the specialty area preferred. Current RN and APRN-CNS licenses are mandatory.



Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
  • 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.


Responsibilities

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 Certifications:
- 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.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. 

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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