APRN-CNS: Clinical Nurse Specialist with Prescriptive Authority

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago's Lakeview area seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse – CNS/RN with prescriptive authority to join the clinical leadership team. The role encompasses comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and developing evidence-based care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary staff.

Minimum qualifications include a Master of Nursing (APRN-CNS), current IL RN and APRN licenses, and active certifications (BLS,

Qualifications

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record
• National certification as a CNS from an accredited body
• Current Illinois APRN License
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance License within 6 months of hire
• DEA registration eligible; may vary by site and hire timeline
• Current BLS Certification
• Current PALS/ACLS certification may vary by practice site

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents comprehensive histories and physical assessments.
• Prescribes treatments and therapies, including medications and devices.
• Forms a comprehensive plan of care with patient and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains billing and documentation compliance as appropriate.
• Leads or participates in quality-improvement initiatives and team-based care.
• Advocates for patients and supports ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

EMR proficiency

CNS national certification

Illinois APRN license

Illinois RN license

DEA registration eligibility

BLS certification

PALS/ACLS certification

Education

Master of Nursing degree (APRN-CNS)

RN experience (2 years) preferred

APRN-CNS experience (1 year) preferred

Job description

Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago's Lakeview area seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse – CNS/RN with prescriptive authority to join the clinical leadership team. The role encompasses comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and developing evidence-based care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary staff.

Minimum qualifications include a Master of Nursing (APRN-CNS), current IL RN and APRN licenses, and active certifications (BLS,