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Manager - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Mayo ClinicRochester, MinnesotaPosted Aug 3, 2026

Compensation

$121,846 - $182,686 /yr

Type

Full-time

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Posted

Aug 3, 2026

Requirements Summary

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus and possess at least five years of nursing experience, including three years in a CNS role. Current RN and APRN licensure, along with Basic Life Support certification, are required.

Core Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist manager directs operational, fiscal, and personnel activities to ensure high-quality patient care within their practice area. They also provide leadership, mentor staff, and collaborate with healthcare disciplines to achieve organizational and evidence-based practice goals.

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipNursing managementPatient care coordinationStrategic planningStaff supervisionMentoringEvidence-based practiceCollaborationOperational managementFiscal managementPersonnel managementNursing theoryTriageQuality improvement

Company Information

  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
  • Company Size: 10,001+ employees
  • Type: Nonprofit
  • Specialties: Heart Care, Cancer Treatment, Transplantation, and Neurosciences

Government Experience

  • Federal Government Experience: Social Security Administration
  • Government Experience Preferred: Social Security Administration

Full Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Benefits Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options. Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. Vision: Affordable plan with national network. Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse Specialist manager provides leadership based on the vision, mission, philosophy, and core values of Mayo Clinic and the Department of Nursing. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manager plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the operational, fiscal, and personnel activities within defined areas of practice and allocates direct report resources to ensure the provision of high quality patient care. The role includes ongoing collaboration and communication utilizing participative decision making when appropriate. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manager is responsible for promoting a collaborative approach to improve the quality of patient care and value to patients. The manager applies current nursing and leadership theories to coordinate direct report activities. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manager acts as a resource and facilitates collaboration between nursing personnel and other healthcare disciplines throughout the organization and within the healthcare community. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manager contributes to the strategic planning process and attainment of goals of the organization. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manager is responsible for the orientation, supervision, coordination, and triage of assignments for staff that report to them. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manager coaches and mentors the staff that report to them. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manager serves as a leader participating in and providing direction for departmental and institutional goals and evidence based practice initiatives. The Clinical Nurse Specialist manager develops and maintains effective relationships with a variety of individuals, both internally and externally. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification. Qualifications - Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus. Doctoral Degree – DNP or PhD in Nursing preferred. - Five years of successful work experience in nursing with three years as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. - Previous experience in supervisory or managerial position preferred. License and Certifications: - Current RN license by applicable state requirements. - Current APRN license by applicable state requirements. Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: - American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area. Site Description Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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