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 Educator PRN

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 days ago

. - Preferred Clinical Other\BCLS - Basic Life Support Certification in BLS - Required Nursing\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure Licensure as a registered nurse...

Clinical Nurse Educator- Wound Care

  • AZ
  • 9 days ago
  • AZ
  • 9 days ago

Education Master's Degree in Education or Nursing OR currently enrolled in final year of MSN or M Ed Program - Preferred Other Post Masters Certificate in Nursing Education - Preferred Bachelor's Degree...

Clinical Nurse Leader Med Surg

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 11 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 11 days ago

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

Clinical Nurse Educator (Field & Virtual), Neurology

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 20 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 20 days ago

Clinical Nurse Educator (Field & Virtual), Neurology Momentum Life Sciences Tucson, AZ Job Details Estimated: $74.6K - $97.7K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Nursing RN License English Mid-level...

Clinical Nurse Leader CVOR $10k Sign on bonus

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 24 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 24 days ago

This Clinical Nurse Leader position is a Registered Nurse Circulator in the Main OR at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson....

Women Services Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Kingman, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kingman, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

(Dialysis / ICU / CRRT experience required) The Quanta Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide clinical leadership, education, and support to provider organizations (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities...

This Clinical Nurse Leader position is a Registered Nurse Circulator in the Main OR at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson....

Clinical Nurse Leader Telemetry Nights

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

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

Clinical Nurse Leader Telemetry

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

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

Part Time Clinical Nurse Consultant Desert

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 45+ days ago

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

Clinical Nurse Leader Emergency Department Nights

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 45+ days ago

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

IQVIA - Per Diem - RN Clinical Nurse Educator - Phoenix

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 60+ days ago

You will be responsible for training and educating Registered Nurses and Physicians on a new medical device primarily used in the Infusion, Vascular Access, Critical Care unit(s) setting....

Clinical Nurse Educator - Staff Development

  • Tuba City, AZ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tuba City, AZ
  • 60+ days ago

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

Perinatal Safety Specialist Nurse

  • Prescott Valley, AZ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Prescott Valley, AZ
  • 60+ days ago

of Science in Nursing required 5 years as a clinician in Womens Services 2 years of project experience in Women and Infants Perinatal Safety Experience with quality improvement/process improvement...

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
33.3%
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.8%
Doctorate Degree
6.3%
High School or GED
4.8%
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 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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