Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Critical Care

Position Summary

Consistent with the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (2004) Statement on Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice and Education, under general supervision of the Clinical Service Director and in collaboration with the Clinical Service Leadership Team is responsible and accountable for advancing the standard of nursing practice within three spheres of influence: patient, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations and systems through expert clinical practice, education, consultation, systems leadership, serving as a change agent, collaboration and research.

Position Qualifications

• Education:

  • Minimum: Master’s degree in nursing with clinical focus in area of specialty.

  • Preferred: PhD or DNP in nursing.

• Credentials/Licensure:

  • Minimum: Current RN License in State of Michigan.

  • Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with an approved certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is required. Acceptable CNS certifications include: Adult Health, Pediatric Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Public/Community Health Nursing, Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health, Child/Adolescent Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (approved by National Certification Corporation).

• Related Experience:

  • Demonstrated clinical experience including a minimum of two years of concentrated clinical experience in the area of specialty.