Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Perth Amboy, NJ

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 / Oncology

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Cancer/Oncology Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse Specialist is the clinical leader for a program or area of nursing practice....

Clinical Nurse Consultant- Long Island

  • Long Island City, NY (23 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (23 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Working with Us** Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Part Time Clinical Nurse Consultant Central NJ

  • Red Bank, NJ (15 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (15 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 3 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 OR...

Clinical Nurse Specialist-000269

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description Clinical Nurse Specialist: New York Site Exciting Opportunity at MSK We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team....

Research Nurse Specialist

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Licenses and Certifications Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration. BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association....

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatric/PICU/NICU - Per Diem Days

  • Neptune City, NJ (23 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Neptune City, NJ (23 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification preferred + Nurse educator experience strongly preferred + National certification strongly preferred If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Nursing Evidence Based Practice Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description Clinical Nurse Specialist: New York Site Exciting Opportunity at MSK We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team....

Research Nurse Specialist Weill Cornell Medicine

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Licenses and Certifications Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration. BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association....

Research Nurse Specialist

  • New York, NY (23 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (23 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Licenses and Certifications Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration. BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association....

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Nursing Evidence Based Practice

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Clinical Nurse Specialist: New York Site Exciting Opportunity at MSK We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team....

Clinical Nurse Educator - Behavioral Health - Per Diem - Days

  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: + Master's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Nursing Education + Minimum of 1 year experience as a classroom instructor in either a hospital...

IQVIA - Per Diem - RN Clinical Nurse Educator - Newark, NJ

  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 15 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 Leader - Nursing Administration (Part Time) Not benefit eligible

  • Freehold, NJ (20 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (20 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

Overview CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for a Clinical Leader. The Clinical Leader facilitates culturally sensitive patient care from pre-admission to post...

Clinical Nurse Leader (Med/Surg 3N)

  • Freehold, NJ (20 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (20 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities Assists the Department Head in the continuing effort made by the department to improve the quality of patient care and services. Provides considerate respectful care focused upon...

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Days)

  • Belleville, NJ (19 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Belleville, NJ (19 miles from Perth Amboy, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Overview: Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700...

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Perth Amboy, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Perth Amboy, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.3%
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
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 Perth Amboy, NJ
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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