Clinical Nurse Specialist

Requisition Number: 507216

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list, 2023 Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child!
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition!
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias. Some of these initiatives include:

• Addressing system racism and inequities through our Safer Work Environment (Safer) initiative

• Use of pronoun badges and preferred names

• Encouraging cultural awareness through education and training

About this position

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides the service of advanced practice registered nursing. Advanced practice registered nurses integrate education, research, management, leadership and consultation into clinical roles and function in collegial relationships with nursing peers and other professionals who influence the health environment. The scope of practice may include the care of neonates, infants, children, young adults, adults, and older adults. The CNS provides holistic, compassionate care to customers throughout the lifecycle using three spheres of influence: customer/client, nursing personnel, and organization/network.

Requirements

Education

• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing with special clinical study in specific area required.

Experience

• Three to five years of current clinical experience in area of clinical practice preferred.

• Three to five years as practicing CNS or Nurse Practitioner preferred. • Demonstrated leadership, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Commitment to active participation in shared accountability and decision making for the continuous improvement of nursing practice.

• Demonstrated skill proficiency in computer literacy or use of variety of software program (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure as an RN and EITHER

• State Requirement

• Registration as a CNS or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Minnesota. Current certification to the MN Board of Nursing or extension granted by the MN Board of Nursing to practice as a CNS or Nurse Practitioner; OR

• State Requirement

• Pending certification of a CNS or Nurse Practitioner examination for up to six months after completion of a successful CNS or Nurse Practitioner educational program. Failure to pass the exam will result in immediate suspension of privileges. Privileges will be reinstated upon evidence of successful completion of the certification examination. Prescriptive authority is not permitted during the pending certification process. - State Requirement

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Non Contract

Hours per two week pay period: 80

Shift: Days 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: None

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site: On-site

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: Yes