Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Oncology

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Street (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base compensation within pay range

Premium pay (shift/on-call)

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Nurse Clinician Specialist (CNS) at Advocate Christ Medical Center to lead advanced nursing practice. Responsibilities span assessment, diagnostics, plan-of-care development, and education, with a focus on hospital-acquired injuries and quality-driven outcomes.

Requires masters-level APRN-CNS, Illinois licenses, and CNS certification, plus strong EMR skills and patient-centered collaboration. Comprehensive benefits and professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Masters of Nursing Degree as APRN-CNS required or preferred.
• Active Illinois APRN license and RN license.
• National CNS certification with current credentials.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS may be site dependent.
• Ability to work with electronic medical records and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents comprehensive histories and physical assessments.
• Orders, conducts, supervises, and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes treatments and therapies including medications and devices.
• Implements prevention strategies and manages acute/chronic problems.
• Communicates clearly in patient records and care plans.
• Develops an integrated plan of care with patients and team.
• Meets billing and productivity metrics; maintains documentation.
• Provides education to patients, families, staff using standard materials.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on care delivery strategies.
• Leads and participates in research, publishes findings when appropriate.
• Facilitates professional development and involvement in organizations.
• Supports policy influence to improve patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

National CNS certification

APRN license (IL)

RN license (IL)

Controlled Substances License

DEA registration

BLS

PALS/ACLS

Education

Masters of Nursing Degree as APRN-CNS

2 years RN experience preferred

1 year APRN-CNS experience in relevant setting preferred

Job description

Department: 34027 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Nursing Quality and Practice Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Responsibilities will include Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs) Monday-Friday, Days, No holidays May apply if currently in school to obtain a master's degree as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60

MASTERS DEGREE AS CERTIFICAL CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST PREFERRED, OR ENROLLED INTO A PROGRAM

1. 1)Completes and documents accurate comprehensive, episodic history and physical assessments
2. 2)Performs ordering, conducting, supervising, and interpreting diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies
3. 3)Prescribes treatments, and therapies not limited to medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and equipment
4. 4)Implements primary and secondary prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems
5. 5)Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible information regarding patient care in the record
6. 6)Formulates a comprehensive plan of care in collaborating with the patient and interdisciplinary team
7. 7)Fulfills billing and productivity metrics requirements where appropriate and maintains relevant documentation
8. 8)Provides other clinical duties as appropriate
9. 9)Works with interdisciplinary team to develop resource conscious care delivery strategies
10. 10)Provides education to patients, families, staff and significant others using established education materials and assists patient and families in making healthcare decisions

1. 1)Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession
2. 2)Advises leadership in adoption of organizational change, quality improvement initiatives, best practice research and patient care best practice and integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making
3. 3)Participates in peer review in accordance with privileges, competency assessment activities and maintains appropriate credentialing and privileging requirements
4. 4)Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
5. 5)Establishes an effective relationship with the interdisciplinary team including the collaborating physician where appropriate
6. 6)Advances the profession through presentations and publications
7. 7)Conducts, assists and/or mentors others in research through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities
8. 8)Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials
9. 9)Encourage involvement in professional organizations
10. 10)Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop nurses’ clinical and professional skills and knowledge

1. 1)Provides feedback to and consults with leadership in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating system issues and models of care
2. 2)Identifies and participates in quality‑improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates change to translate clinical research findings into evidence-based interventions in the practice setting
3. 3)Participates or leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services
4. 4)Initiates and revises protocols or guidelines and facilitates organizational change to reflect evidence-based best practice relative to practice setting
5. 5)Performs comprehensive patient population needs assessment and analyzes data and provides recommendation s for organizational outcomes where appropriate
6. 6)Advises Interdisciplinary Care Teams with evidence based interventions, health promotion information and population health management strategies
7. 7)Works to influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care

Licensure: Nurse, Advanced Practice (APN) AND Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• Masters of Nursing Degree as APRN-CNS
• 2 years RN experience preferred
• 1 year APRN-CNS experience in the relevant setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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
• Eligible for DEA registration; Possession of a current DEA Registration within six months of hire and may vary based on practice site
• Current BLS Certification
• Current PALS/ACLS certification may vary based on practice site

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Travel may be required
• Ability to work varying hours and shifts to meet the needs of Advocate Health Care. This may include on call coverage -Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
• Able to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace -Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• This position can recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of patient age groups; i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and looks for signs of normal aging.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.

Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

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With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care