Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Burlingame, CA

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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Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Leader

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 1 day ago

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience...

Emergency Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Excellence Full Time 83658BR Job Summary The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse who serves as a nurse expert in Emergency Care Nursing, leader, consultant, educator...

Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Endoscopy and Procedure Room

  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Shifts: Days - 10 hours. 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday rotating no weekends. Off days will vary. Work Location: Onsite; Palo Alto and Redwood City, CA Compensation: $85 to $95 per hour Duties and...

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

  • Newark, CA (17 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Newark, CA (17 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Details A Brief Overview As the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, your main responsibilities (NPDS) is a registered nurse who enhances professional competence and fosters growth among...

Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Endoscopy AND Proc

  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Details A Brief Overview As the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, your main responsibilities (NPDS) is a registered nurse who enhances professional competence and fosters growth among...

Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (16 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California....

Clinical Practice Consultant Med/Surg Oncology CNS Fellowship Program

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Incumbent will be moved into a Clinical Nurse Specialist position upon completion of their MSN CNS degree program....

Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Full Time Days

  • South San Francisco, CA (6 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (6 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 26 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate (California) required at hire Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire Basic Life Support Additional Requirements...

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nicu

  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Clinical Nurse Specialist, NICU page is loadedClinical Nurse Specialist, NICUApply remote type Onsite locations Berkeley time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-83952We...

Clinical Nurse Educator III, Perioperative Services

  • San Mateo, CA (2 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (2 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation...

Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years recent relevant experience....

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), BMT

  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist and BLS - Basic Life Support These principles apply to ALL employees...

Pediatrics Clinical Nurse Specialist (2323) - Department of Public Health

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

of a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate: Possession of a valid Clinical Nurse Specialist...

IQVIA - Per Diem - RN Clinical Nurse Educator - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Burlingame, CA)
  • 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 III, Family Birth Center

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation...

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Burlingame, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Burlingame, CA 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 Burlingame, CA
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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