Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist — Lead Educator

CHI; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist for cardiovascular inpatient care. You will be the clinical and educational resource, bridging evidence-based practice with bedside care to drive outcomes.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary teams, perform comprehensive screenings and risk assessments, provide preventive education, and coordinate care for diverse patient populations with compassion and strong communication.

Qualifications

• BSN required for CNS role
• MSN or related master’s degree preferred/required if BSN not held
• 3–5 years of cardiovascular clinical experience; documented cardiovascular patient experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal clinical and educational resource for cardiovascular inpatients
• Bridge evidence-based research with bedside practice and mentor staff
• Conduct comprehensive screenings, risk assessments, health education, and coordinate care for diverse patients

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related healthcare field

MSN if BSN not held

Job description

CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist for cardiovascular inpatient care. You will be the clinical and educational resource, bridging evidence-based practice with bedside care to drive outcomes.

You will collaborate with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary teams, perform comprehensive screenings and risk assessments, provide preventive education, and coordinate care for diverse patient populations with compassion and strong communication.