Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Florida

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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Diabetes Nurse Specialist

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 hour ago

Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of Florida....

Nurse Specialist, PICC-Vascular Access-$20K Sign on-FT Days-BHMC-19562

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 2 days ago

Certification/Registration: American Vascular Association (AVA) or Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Experience: Three years experience Credentials: Registered Nurse PICC and midlines course Basic Life...

Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago

Master's in Nursing Education or Leadership with 5 years in patient nursing experience....

Nurse Specialist - UMHC - SCCC/Stem Cell Transplant Unit

  • Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago

Certification and Licensing: Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, BLS and ACLS certification required, approved by the American Heart Association....

Nurse Specialist, Cardiology - Mon-Fri -7am-3:30pm-20K Sign-On Bonus - FT - BHN - 20627

  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Deerfield Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

Broward Health North Shift: Shift 1 FTE: 1.000000 Summary: Provides direct patient care for patients undergoing cardiology testing procedures. Adheres to the nursing principles and policies...

RN Professional Development Specialist - Cardiac and Gen Med PCU - FT Days

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 3 days ago

of Science in Nursing Required, Masters Degree in Nursing Education or a Masters Degree in Nursing Preferred, post graduate certification in education preferred....

Clinical Nurse Educator PRN

  • Zephyrhills, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Zephyrhills, FL
  • 3 days ago

The educator works in partnership with other educators, staff members, Clinical Nurse Specialists, vendors, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the following areas: orientation...

RN Professional Development Specialist- Emergency - FT Days

  • Orlando, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 4 days ago

of Science in Nursing Required, Masters Degree in Nursing Education or a Masters Degree in Nursing Preferred, post graduate certification in education preferred....

Informatics: Clinician/ Clinical Specialist OR Informatics Nurse/Specialist

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 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....

RN Clinical Nurse Educator Cath Lab

  • Davenport, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Davenport, FL
  • 8 days ago

of Science in Nursing with 5 years of in-patient nursing experience * Must be enrolled in BSN within one year of hire * Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing as a registered professional...

Nurse Specialist - Neurosurgery (H) - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

  • Miami, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 11 days ago

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn...

Clinical Nurse Leader Med Surg Full Time Rotate

  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 11 days ago

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience Summary: The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) serves as the expert for nursing practice in assigned department/unit/service line. The Clinical Nurse...

Clinical Nurse Educator- Emergency Room

  • Winter Haven, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • Winter Haven, FL
  • 16 days ago

Requirements: Registered Nurse license BLS certification BSN with 3 years of Clinical Experience OR bachelor's in healthcare Related Field with 4 years of Nursing Education A background in the Emergency...

Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • Tampa, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 17 days ago

Credentials and Qualifications: Masters in Nursing is required; Clinical Nurse Specialist tract is preferred....

Clinical Nurse Educator

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 17 days ago

Licenses/Certifications Must have and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice....

Demographic Data for Florida

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Local
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Clinical Nurse Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Clinical Reasoning Process
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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...

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Florida

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Florida 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 Florida
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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