Clinical Nurse Specialist, Med Surg Oncology & BMT
Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: February 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: 14 W
Tower-Med-Surg Oncology Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.
9 and 1. 0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM -
3:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more
at our Rush benefits page (rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay
Range: $51.26 - $81.64 per hour Rush salaries are determined by
many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related
experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry
specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s
anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for
the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of
each case. Summary: The Clinical Specialist RN is an advanced
practice nurse with knowledge in a specialized area of nursing who
promotes quality patient care through an integrated role of
practice, education, administration and research. The Clinical
Nurse Specialist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values
and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other
information: Required Job Qualifications: 1.Current state of
Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required. 2.Current state of
Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse- Certified Clinical Nurse
Specialist licensure required. 3.Graduate from an accredited CNS
educational program with a Masters or Doctoral nursing degree.
4.The CNS’s education and specialty board certification must
correlate with the job role, setting, responsibility and patient
population. 5.BLS validation required. Skills: 1.A high level of
analytical ability is required. 2.Demonstrate skills at the level
of an advanced practice nurse in leadership, communication,
collaboration, mentoring, and change as evidenced by portfolio,
recommendation letters, references, interview, and demonstration.
3.Demonstrate ability at the level of an advanced practice nurse to
utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide and implement practice
standards and policies. 4.Computer skills using various
applications: Internet, e-mail, word programs and databases.
Abilities: 1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the
Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the day 2.Work
requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and lifting and
positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs. 3.The
ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or
retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports is
required. 4.Work conditions include performing procedures where
carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with
potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content
of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to
be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities
or requirements. Responsibilities: PLANS THE DELIVERY OF NURSING
CARE FOR PATIENTS IN COORDINATION WITH THE HEALTHCARE TEAM
1.Provides consultation in the assessment, planning, implementation
and evaluation of individualized patient care for specific patients
and their families, based on patients' growth and development
needs. 2.Functions as a role model in the clinical setting.
3.Promotes optimal resource utilization. 4.Collaborates with
patients/families, nursing staff, and other members of the health
care team in meeting patient/family learning needs. SUPPORTS
COORDINATION OF PATIENT CARE 5.Promotes continuity of care by
working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, utilizing
knowledge of the range of treatments available for patients.
6.Participates in case management activities as negotiated with
unit leadership. EVALUATES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PATIENT CARE
7.Supports quality improvement activities related to patient care
that may include active involvement in the staff evaluation process
as well as corrective actions. 8.Participates with the
multidisciplinary team regarding program development and
evaluation. 9.Participates, as appropriate, in studies conducted by
nurses and multidisciplinary researchers. PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT
OF NURSING STAFF 10.Develops, conducts, and participates in formal
and informal staff development programs in area of expertise.
11.Contributes to development of policies, procedures, protocols,
and/or patient educational materials as appropriate in area of
expertise. 12.Participates in academic programs, as negotiated.
13.Utilizes and disseminates evidence based practice and research
findings. 14.This position description may also include advanced
practice nurses certified as nurse practitioners (NPs) who DO NOT
hold core privileges. NPs working under this CNS position
description WILL NOT: Initiate referrals to physicians or other
healthcare professionals; interpret diagnostic tests; obtain
consents for treatment; obtain history & physical; order and
perform consults; order blood and blood products; order diagnostic
testing and therapeutic modalities; order pharmacological agents
diagnose based upon history & physical exam & clinical findings;
order/initiate tests, treatments and interventions; prescribe
medications; write admission, discharge or transfer orders and
corresponding plans of care. Rush is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected
characteristics.
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