Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatrics, Adolescent and Young Adults

Exciting Opportunity

At MSK, we recognize and champion the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and how it enhances the clinical setting and the value it provides to our patient population. Our highly skilled nursing team includes over 40 Clinical Nurse Specialists. Each of us is dedicated to delivering excellence in the art and science of professional nursing, consistent with our mission to provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families living with cancer in a healing and innovative environment.

Role overview

• A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Able to work effectively in an environment notable for complex, information across multiple treatment sites
• Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• A successful collaborator with the ability to engage others with different points of view and priorities

Key Qualifications

• Current NY RN license with CNS qualification required (NJ State RN and CNS qualification preferred, can be obtained during the first 6 months of employment)
• RNs currently enrolled in a CNS program may be considered at the CN IV level pending receipt of NYS CNS licensure
• Master's in Nursing
• National certification
• 3+ years of related pediatric and/or adolescent and young adults experience
• Experience in an advanced nursing role is strongly preferred
• Oncology experience strongly preferred
• Self-direction and strong interpersonal skills are essential

Core Skills

• Provide clinical leadership in the areas of evidence-based oncology nursing practice, education, consultation, and research.
• Provide support to MSK's patients with cancer diagnosis and the nursing staff who care for them.
• Coordinate implementation of practice standards with colleagues across sites.
• Demonstrate positive quality outcomes as it relates to nurse-sensitive indicators and patient and staff satisfaction.
• Promote a patient-centered environment through collaboration with nursing leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support and cultivate Relationship Based Care in all aspects of care delivery.
• Disseminate MSK oncology nursing practice standards and outcomes through abstract submission, podium presentation and evidence-based research findings.

Additional Information

• Schedule: 4 x10-hour shifts day shift, with weekend coverage.
• Location: Main Campus, 1275 York Avenue
• Reports To: Associate Director, Nursing

Pay Range

$136,400.00 - $225,100.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.