Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hematology Unit - CNS

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. 

 

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. 

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.
  
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• 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. 


• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers), Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers), or Military Training Network. 


• Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area is highly recommended.