Clinical Nurse Specialist - CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist - CNS at Mayo Clinic summary:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Mayo Clinic is an advanced practice nurse who leads quality improvement initiatives, supports evidence-based care, and influences patient outcomes across multiple care units. This role requires a master's degree in nursing with CNS focus, state licensure, and experience in specialty nursing practice. The CNS collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to drive clinical excellence and system-level improvements in a patient-centered environment.

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.

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. As an advanced practice expert, the CNS plays a vital role in elevating clinical practice, supporting evidence-based care, and driving excellence across the care continuum—reflecting Mayo Clinic Florida’s commitment to innovation, quality, and patient-centered outcomes.

This role will provide support to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), CERT, STAR, ED, Mayo Clinic Care Beyond Walls, and other initiatives led by the Department of Nursing (DON). This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with world-class clinicians, influence system-level improvements, and contribute to groundbreaking work that helps position Mayo Clinic Florida as one of the nation’s leading destinations for complex, high-quality care.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the Visa Screen or equivalent certification.

• 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 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.