Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility. This job is HYBRID. FTE: 1.000000 Shift: Shift 1 Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Neurosciences provides expert clinical guidance, leadership, and consultation to enhance patient care outcomes for patients with neurological conditions. The CNS serves as a clinical expert, consultant, and leader, supporting evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and the integration of innovative interventions in the neurosciences setting The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a licensed registered nurse that has graduate preparation (master’s or doctorate) in nursing as a clinical nurse specialist. The CNS provides expert comprehensive nursing care directly to patients, supports nursing professional development, nursing practice and serves as a leader in redesigning systems to improve access, quality, and safety in a cost-effective manner. The CNS is a clinical expert in the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients experiencing various health conditions dependent on the specialty. The CNS designs and strategically implements population-based programs to enhance patient and family outcomes. Responsibilities include: clinical practice, program design/development, consultation, leadership, education, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. As an APRN, the CNS improves patient care by putting the best evidence and innovations into practice while solving challenging patient care issues and monitoring patient outcomes for clinical effectiveness. Other information: EDUCATION REQUIRED: Master's or DNP degree in Nursing from a CNS accredited program is required. SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Expertise in a specialty; excellent verbal and written skills. LICENSURE REQUIRED: Licensure to practice nursing in Wisconsin; Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist required within 1 year of employment; Certification within a clinical specialty area preferred (Incumbents in the position prior to June 2011 may substitute the CNS certification requirement with a minimum of 5 years work experience as a CNS). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days. Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: • Paid time off • Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities • Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin • Referral bonuses • Retirement plan - 403b • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics • Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.