Department:

34003 Aurora St. Lukes South Shore - Clinical Nurse Specialists

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday; primarily 1st shift with flex to other shifts as needed

Pay Range

$51.05 - $76.60

Great opportunity for Clinical Nurse Specialists to impact nursing practice and nursing quality at Aurora St. Luke's Southshore.

RN - Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Location: South Shore
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions, research, and innovative care models. This role provides leadership, consultation, and expertise in clinical practice, education, and program development to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and nurse-sensitive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Drive nursing practice improvements through evidence-based interventions, best practice guidelines, and policy modifications.
Design, implement, and evaluate innovative care programs for individuals and populations.
Provide input and expertise in orientation, annual competency assessments, and continuing education programs.
Collaborate with leadership, staff, and external agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Establish and monitor care standards, initiating changes based on data analysis.
Mentor and coach nurses and leaders in professional development and evidence-based practice.
Promote and facilitate research, including proposal development and implementation of findings.
Demonstrate age-specific care knowledge and skills across the lifespan.

Licensure & Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification (ANCC) within 2 years, OR one of the following within 2 years:
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) – AACN
- Advanced Oncology Certified CNS (AOCNS) – ONCC
- Orthopedic CNS-C – ONCB
- Other specialty-specific nursing certification (ANCC or approved body)

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing
Candidates with nurse clinician experience enrolled in a CNS program or willing to enroll will be considered.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of nursing or clinical specialty experience.
Completion of 500 clinical hours in a CNS program required.

Skills & Abilities

Expertise in clinical specialty area with strong clinical competence.
Leadership skills: teaching, project management, decision-making, team building, and conflict resolution.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and customer service abilities.
Detail-oriented, able to work independently and collaboratively.
Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel).

About This Location:

Find a career you’ll love at Aurora St Luke's South Shore If you’re looking for state-of-the-art care in your community, Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore provides the care your family needs, close to home.

Our staff is committed to medical excellence as well as compassionate care. We're focused on treating you, and not just your condition. You also can depend on 24/7 emergency services and a number of on-site specialists.

Ready to Take the Next Step: Join our team and make a meaningful impact on patient care and nursing practice through innovation and leadership!

Apply Now!

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - St. Luke's Southshore

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