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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Complex Medical - CNS

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Rochester, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Clinical Nurse Specialist directs and coordinates patient care in a specialized field, and supervises other healthcare specialists in addition to providing medical treatment. Specializations include work with a particular group of patients, such as infants or elderly patients, or expertise with a particular condition such as cancer or heart disease.

$109,475 / year median in Minnesota

-19% projected decline

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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 within the Complex Medical Unit , serving a designated patient population/specialty practice. The CNS functions as a clinical leader within the three spheres of influence - Patient/Client, Nurses and Nursing Practice, and Organization/System, and is an active participant in the nursing leadership team. As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), the Clinical Nurse Specialist partners with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice, improve quality and patient safety outcomes, support nursing excellence, and provide clinical expertise for patients with complex medical needs.

Location :

Domitilla Building - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

Relocation Assistance :

Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who meet Mayo Clinic eligibility criteria. Eligibility is based on relocation distance and other program requirements. Please discuss your eligibility with your recruiter. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Qualifications:

Master's 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.

License and Certifications:

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 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. 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.