Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in California

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 Neonatal ICU

  • Riverside Community Hospital
  • Riverside, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an expert clinician who promotes and mentors staff in evidence-based practice and exemplifies professional nursing practice through...

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Interim Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • B.E. Smith
  • French Camp, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • French Camp, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Interim Job ID 36376 5 days ago CLINICAL LEADERSHIP - NICU Interim Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist JOB DETAILS A California hospital is seeking their next Interim Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist...

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NICU- Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • AHMC Healthcare
  • Riverside, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview The CNS shall be responsible for: Directing the clinical nursing practice in the NICU & Pediatric Unit. Coordination and assessment of educational development and clinical competency of...

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hematology/Oncology

  • Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

for the position including certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) from American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or from a VA-approved certifying body 21 Coordinates...

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Nicu / Peds

  • Natividad
  • Salinas, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 1 day ago

CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST NICU / PEDS Natividad may offer a sign-on bonus to experienced candidates hired into permanent full-time positions....

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California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional...

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Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical

  • Incredible Health
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 days ago

News best hospital Qualifications: ADN/ASN degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of California Benefits: Healthcare coverage...

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Nursing Professional Development Specialist

  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 days ago

Education/Licensure/Certification: Bachelor's-prepared registered nurse without NPD certification OR a graduate prepared nurse without NPD certification....

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Coordinator Acute Care

  • Northbay Healthcare Group
  • Fairfield, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Fairfield, CA
  • 10 days ago

At NorthBay Health the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who manages the clinical and educational resources and care standards for the adult medical/surgical/telemetry...

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Clinical Nurse Specialist RN - Labor & Delivery

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Harbor City, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Harbor City, CA
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse Specialist role at Kaiser Permanente Southern California Region is a clinical manager who partners with the operational manager to ensure that nursing staff delivers...

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU

  • County of Santa Clara
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 11 days ago

The Clinical Nurse Specialist requires the RN to be certified by the California BRN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with clinical expertise in Neonatal ICU....

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Specialist Nurse Safeguarding Children

  • North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
  • Stockton, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 11 days ago

Desirable criteria Experience of managing change Qualifications and training Essential criteria NMC Registered Nurse First Level Degree Evidence of recent & continuing professional development Desirable...

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Senior Clinical Practice Nurse II

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago

Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire Preferred Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Master's degree in nursing or related field....

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Clinical Nurse Specialist (Geriatric, Research, Education and Clinical Center)

  • Palo Alto VA Medical Center
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 12 days ago

The Geriatric, Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is self-directed and executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative...

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Lynwood, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Lynwood, CA
  • 13 days ago

Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. 2. Current certification by the State Board of Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist 3....

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in California 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 California
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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