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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical - CNS at Mayo Clinic

Health system employer

Eligibility
APRNNurse Practitioner
Shift
Days
Hours a week
40 hrs a week

Posted Jun 19

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days · 40 hours
Term
Permanent
Accepts
APRN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
AZ nursing median $46/hr

AZ nursing postings that state pay run $31/hr to $63/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $56/hr, across 591 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

City: Rochester State: MN Remote: NO Department: Nursing 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 – 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 This Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role will support our Gastroenterology and Nutrition population.

Read the full posting

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 position offers an exciting opportunity to influence clinical outcomes, lead evidence-based practice initiatives, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for improving patient care within these specialized areas. Join a world-renowned organization committed to innovation, excellence, and professional growth. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Holders of F1 status eligible for post-completion OPT are welcome to apply. This role is NOT eligible to participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus. Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus 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. 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.

Exemption Status Exempt Compensation Detail $109,324.80 - $163,987.20 / year Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Schedule Details Monday-Friday standard business hours (approximately 8am -5pm) 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.

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 . Mayo Clinic participates in 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 Danelle White

Sourced from Mayo Clinic Health System’s careers page.

Requirements

  • Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus.
  • Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus 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.
  • Current RN license by applicable state requirements. This RN job may require a RN license in multiple states.
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  • 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.
  • Exemption Status
  • Exempt
  • Compensation Detail
  • $109,324.80 - $163,987.20 / year
  • Benefits Eligible
  • Yes
  • Schedule
  • Full Time
  • Hours/Pay Period
  • 80
  • Schedule Details
  • Monday-Friday standard business hours (approximately 8am -5pm)
  • 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.

Benefits

  • CE reimbursement

Place

City
Rochester, AZ
State price level
1% above the national average

Arizona index 100.7, where 100 is the national average.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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