Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Neurological Sciences & Stroke

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist with expertise in neurology and stroke. The role focuses on advancing evidence-based practice by collaborating with staff, patients, families, and physicians to improve outcomes.

Requires a CNS-certified RN with a Master’s in Nursing and at least 2 years in nursing, leadership, or charge roles; Doctorate is preferred. The position emphasizes patient care, education, and clinical practice development.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (CNS) required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing, charge, or leadership experience.
• RN license and CNS certification required.
• Doctorate in Nursing preferred (2–5 years of relevant experience).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and consultation for patient management.
• Educate, develop, and support clinical practices.
• Enhance healthcare quality through educational services for patients, families, communities, and healthcare professionals.
• Conduct scientific research and investigations.

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (CNS program)

RN license & CNS certification

Doctorate in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview:

Acts as a clinical expert in neurological sciences and stroke, promoting evidence-based practice by collaborating with staff, patients, families, and physicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care and consultation for patient management.
• Enhance healthcare quality through educational services for patients, families, communities, and healthcare professionals.
• Educate, develop, and support clinical practices.
• Conduct scientific research and investigations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited CNS program.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing, charge, or leadership experience.
• Licenses: RN and Clinical Nurse Specialist certification.
• Preferred: Doctorate in Nursing and 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Duties:

Provide advanced clinical expertise, support evidence-based practices, and improve patient outcomes within a specialized area of nursing.