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Mayo Clinic

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Progressive Care Unit - CNS

phoenix, AZ

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Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

nMayo 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 and comprehensive 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.

nBenefits Highlights

nnnMedical: Multiple plan options.

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nnDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

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nnVision: Affordable plan with national network.

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nnPre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

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nnRetirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

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n nResponsibilities

nClinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

nMaster'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.

nThe 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.

nRelocation 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.

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

nQualifications

nnnMaster's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus.

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nnExperience as a CNS preferred.

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nnFlexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload.

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nnDoctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred.

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nnFive years of successful work experience in nursing with two years in the specialty area preferred.

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nnAs 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.

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nnPCU or Critical Care background required.

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n nLicense and Certifications:

nnnCurrent RN license by applicable state requirements. This RN job may require a RN license in multiple states.

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nnCurrent APRN-CNS license by applicable state requirements.

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nnIf 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.

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nnMaintain 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 renewed before starting if it expires within 90 days of the start date.

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nnAdditional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

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n nSpecialty Population: Medical PCU is the area the position will support.

nExemption Status

nExempt

nCompensation Detail

n$111,508.80 - $167,273.60 / year

nBenefits Eligible

nYes

nSchedule

nFull Time

nHours/Pay Period

n80

nSchedule Details

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

nWeekend Schedule

nNo weekends No call

nInternational Assignment

nNo

nSite Description

nJust 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. (

nEqual Opportunity

nAll 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 in E-Verify ( and 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.

nRecruiter

nDanelle White

nEqual opportunity

nAs an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Worksite address

phoenix, AZ, 85003, US

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