One of the nation's top ranked medical centers is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Thoracic Surgery Division which has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Joint Commission for lung volume reduction surgery and also is recognized as one of the busiest lung transplant centers in the country.   The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for coordinating direct patient care using the nursing process, serves as a role model, mentor, and preceptor for staff nurses and other practitioners. This is an 8 hr a day, no weekend, no holiday and no call situation.  It offers an outstanding compensation package including medical and dental coverage, paid pension plan, 401k/403b savings plan with company match, tuition assistance and subsidized child care.