Clinical Nurse Specialist - Progressive Care Unit - CNS

Mayo Clinic; Anthem (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Arizona invites Master’s-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialists to apply for CNS opportunities. As a CNS, you will serve as a clinical expert, leading interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice, improve outcomes, and support quality across specialty areas.

Flexible scheduling and a path to leadership are available. The CNS collaborates to enhance patient care, fulfills leadership roles, and participates in organizational nursing practice improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a CNS focus.
• Current RN license in applicable states.
• Current APRN-CNS license.
• BLS certification.
• PCU/CCU background required.
• Five years nursing experience with two in the specialty preferred.
• DNP degree preferred.
• Addictions services background must be clean for hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert and nursing leader, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice, improve patient outcomes, and support quality and practice excellence.
• Improve quality of patient care and promote desired patient outcomes in a designated population/specialty practice.
• Lead within the spheres of Patient/Client, Nurses and Nursing Practice, and Organization/System, and participate in the nursing leadership team.

Skills

Nursing CNS

CNS experience

Scheduling flexibility

DNP preferred

Nursing experience

Addictions clearance

PCU/ICU background

Education

Master's in nursing CNS focus

Current RN license

Current APRN-CNS license

BLS certification

DNP degree preferred

Certifications in specialty

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Master’s-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialists are invited to apply for opportunities at Mayo Clinic Arizona. As a CNS, you will serve as a clinical expert and nursing leader, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice, improve patient outcomes, and support quality and practice excellence across specialty areas. Mayo Clinic offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation, professional growth, and exceptional patient care.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and promote desired patient outcomes in a designated population/specialty practice. The CNS functions as a leader within the three spheres of influence (Patient/Client, Nurses and Nursing Practice, Organization/System), and is an active participant in the nursing leadership team.

Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates. While this posting is focused on Arizona opportunities, Mayo Clinic also offers CNS career opportunities in Minnesota, Florida, and Wisconsin.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus.
• Experience as a CNS preferred.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload.
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred.
• Five years of successful work experience in nursing with two years in the specialty area preferred.
• As a condition of employment, individuals working with addictions services must be free from problematic substance use for a minimum of the immediately preceding two years at time of hire.
• PCU or Critical Care background required.

License and Certifications:

• Current RN license by applicable state requirements. This RN job may require a RN license in multiple states.
• Current APRN-CNS license by applicable state requirements.
  • If state doesn't have APRN licensure, Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification, in designated specialty by a nationally recognized body deemed acceptable by the State Board of Nursing in the state the CNS practices or a documented waiver deemed acceptable by the Board of Nursing in the state the CNS practices, when there is no Clinical Nurse Specialist certification examination for the specialty.
• Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification. The certification must be valid for at least 90 days after your start date or renew before starting if it expires within 90 days of the start date.
• Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Specialty Population: Medical PCU is the area the position will support.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$111,508.80 - $167,273.60 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

DaysMonday-Friday; Typically, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, but flexible with earlier starts or later depending on business needs.

Weekend Schedule

No weekendsNo call

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the EOE is the Law. Mayo Clinic participates inE-Verifyand may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.