Clinical Nurse Specialist - Nursing Practice and Education - CNS
Austin, MN, 55912, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- nursing practice
- patient care
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Mayo Clinic leads nursing practice improvements and patient care quality within a specialty area, collaborating across patient care, nursing staff, and organizational leadership. The role requires a Master's degree in nursing with CNS focus, licensure, and considerable nursing experience, with a preference for a Doctorate of Nursing Practice. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a top-ranked healthcare organization.
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
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
A Master's degree in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus is required. A Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree is preferred.
Experience as a CNS is preferred.
Five years of successful work experience in nursing with two years in the specialty area preferred.
Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload.
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.
Licensure/Certification
Current MN RN license required.
Current MN APRN, CNS license required.
Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association, Red Cross, or the Military Training Network.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$109,324 - $163,987 / year
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday through Friday, day shift. This position will work in Austin and will cover Austin and other sites in the SEMN Region. There is potential for coverage in the SWMN Region as well. More can be discussed at time of interview.
Weekend Schedule
Not applicable at this time.
International Assignment
No
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.
Recruiter
Elizabeth Brownewell




