Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Arizona

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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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical/Surgical Unit - CNS

  • Mayo Clinic
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 18 hours ago

Specialty Population: Medical Surgical is the area the position will support....

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Simulation Nurse Specialist

  • University of Arizona
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights A Simulation Nurse Specialist is a vital role in nursing education that bridges the gap between clinical theory and hands-on practice providing nursing...

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Clinical Nurse Educator Full Time-8064

  • Kingman Hospital, Inc.
  • Kingman, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Kingman, AZ
  • 12 days ago

Nurse Planner The Nurse Planner will be a registered nurse with at least a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)....

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Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist - Labor & Delivery

  • Tucson Medical Center
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 16 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 16 days ago

Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist - Labor & Delivery Job Category Nursing Schedule Full time Shift 1 - Day Shift SUMMARY : Serves as clinical expert in the diagnosis and treatment of illness...

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Informatics: Clinician/ Clinical Specialist OR Informatics Nurse/Specialist (Limited Tenure)

  • Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  • AZ
  • 20 days ago
  • AZ
  • 20 days ago

Informatics Nurse: Graduate of a baccalaureate Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)accredited nursing program....

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Clinical Nurse Leader Med Surg Nights

  • Northwest Medical Center
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred Northwest...

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Clinical Nurse Leader Telemetry Nights

  • Northwest Medical Center
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 60+ days ago

Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required Northwest...

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Progressive Care Unit - CNS

  • Mayo Clinic
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and promote desired patient outcomes in a designated population/specialty practice....

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Clinical Nurse Educator - Staff Development

  • Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
  • Tuba City, AZ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tuba City, AZ
  • 90+ days ago

Overview POSITION SUMMARY The clinical nurse educator is a registered nurse who has demonstrated competent clinical experience in the acute care setting....

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MedTech Part Time Clinical Nurse Consultant - Peoria/Quad Cities

  • IQVIA Holdings Inc
  • Peoria, AZ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Peoria, AZ
  • 90+ days ago

Nurse (RN)/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) license strongly preferred or relevant experience. 3+ years' experience with a strong clinical background in the Cardiac ICU (CICU), Cardiovascular ICU (...

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Arizona

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Arizona offer the following education background
Master's Degree
32.8%
Bachelor's Degree
30.8%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
6.3%
High School or GED
4.5%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clinical Nurse Specialists in Arizona
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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