Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs

A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a highly skilled professional in the nursing industry who delivers direct patient care and expert consultations in one of many nursing specialties, such as oncology, pediatrics, palliative care, and others. They play a key leadership role in healthcare organizations, driving change, enhancing patient safety, and improving the quality of care. Their responsibilities include diagnosing and treating health conditions, educating patients and their families about disease management, and conducting research to advance healthcare practices. They also play a significant role in staff education and mentorship, and policy development.

Before becoming a CNS, a person might have roles such as a Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse, or Nurse Educator, acquiring a broad base of clinical experience. To become a CNS, a person must have a Master's or Doctoral degree in a specialized area of nursing, and they must also hold the necessary certifications relative to their specialty. These may include an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist-BC, Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist-Adult-Gerontology, or Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist-BC, among others. Important skills for a CNS include leadership, effective communication, critical thinking, and advanced clinical skills in their specialty area.

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This is a 12-month full-time faculty position (219 days/year) in the Surgical Technology department at Klamath Community College. Primarily responsible for teaching the lab and clinical portion in...

or continuing education experience preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the State of Maryland. required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary...

Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Inizio Engage has partnered with a leading, research-driven, biopharmaceutical company with a heritage rooted in science and collaboration. We are seeking a performance-driven, proven, and...

Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • San Jose, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 26 days ago

We are seeking a(an) Clinical Nurse Specialist NICU to join our healthcare family....

Clinical Nurse Specialist Director- Emergency Department

  • Waterville, ME
  • 11 days ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 11 days ago

The Clinical Nurse Specialist provides clinical and administrative direction and leadership necessary for staff to attain our mission, vision, and values....

Clinical Nurse Specialist Director - Behavioral Health Unit

  • Orlando, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 11 days ago

The Clinical Nurse Specialist provides clinical and administrative direction and leadership necessary for staff to attain our mission, vision, and values....

Clinical Nurse Specialist/ RN Educator, Critical Care -- FT, 40hrs

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • moments ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • moments ago

What you will need: Required: Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse....

Clinical Nurse Educator Thomas Edison State University

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

Clinical Nurse Educator Hourly/Temp W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions 301 W. State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down...

Clinical Nurse Specialist / Transplant

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is the clinical lead for a program or an area of defined nursing practice....

Procedural Endoscopy Nurse Specialist II

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago

Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current DC (District of Columbia) License of a Registered Nurse required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Broad base of nursing knowledge and...

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Outpatient

  • Ridgefield, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Ridgefield, WA
  • 5 hours ago

Job Description: Clinical Nurse Specialist Outpatient : New York Site Exciting Opportunity at MSK We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team....

Clinical Nurse Educator 3

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction...

Clinical Nurse Educator - EMS

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Hourly Pay Range: $40.45 - $62.70 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Clinical Nurse Educator - EMS Position...

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 11 hours ago

.** **This position is only open to Clinical Nurse Specialists.** **NPs and PAs will not be considered at this time** **. A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is one type of APRN....

Clinical Nurse Specialist - NICU

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 23 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Summary Acts as a clinician, educator, consultant and researcher in the development and maintenance of quality patient care and...

Clinical Nurse Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Clinical Supervision with Confidence
This online course will help you become a more effective clinical supervisor or educator. It is mapped to competences within the Academy of Medical Educators framework for professional...
Clinical Reasoning Process
The course introduces the clinical reasoning process as it is used by clinicians from different health disciplines: medicine, dentistry, nursing, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy. The course...
Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Learn about the principles underlying psychological therapy and the features and treatment of common mental disorders, including anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. Have you ever wondered what...

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Clinical Nurse Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.3%
Bachelor's Degree
29.8%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.3%
High School or GED
4.7%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clinical Nurse Specialists
2-4 years
55.2%
4-6 years
20.7%
1-2 years
13.8%
None
6.9%
6-8 years
3.4%


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