Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Job ID:
R211046
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$51.05 – $76.60
Location:
Aurora St Lukes South Shore – 5900 S Lake Dr
Cudahy, WI 53110
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
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 within the position’s 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
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday – Friday; primarily 1st shift with flex to other shifts as needed
Where You Will Work
RN – Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Location: South Shore
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.
We're Looking For
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification (ANCC) within 2 years, OR one of the following
- 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)
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Candidates with nurse clinician experience enrolled in a CNS program or willing to enroll will be considered. would be considered for Nurse Clinician role
- Minimum 2 years of nursing or clinical specialty experience.
- Completion of 500 clinical hours in a CNS program required.
What You'll Do:
- 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.
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.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply Now!
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.