Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced CNS Leader & Educator

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking an APRN-CNS to lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in delivering comprehensive patient care. The role emphasizes advanced assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and developing patient-centered care plans.

The position requires national CNS certification and Illinois APRN licensure, with a focus on evidence-based practice and quality improvement in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• National certification as a CNS from an accredited body.
• Current Illinois APRN License and RN license in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents comprehensive history and physical assessments.
• Performs ordering, conducting, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes treatments and therapies.
• Implements prevention strategies and manages acute/chronic health problems.
• Collaborates with patient and interdisciplinary team to plan care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Nursing Degree, APRN-CNS

Illinois APRN license

National CNS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking an APRN-CNS to lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in delivering comprehensive patient care. The role emphasizes advanced assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, and developing patient-centered care plans.

The position requires national CNS certification and Illinois APRN licensure, with a focus on evidence-based practice and quality improvement in a fast-paced clinical setting.