Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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 Thomas Edison State University

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

Clinical Nurse Educator Hourly/Temp W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions 301 W. State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down...

Hourly Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Hourly Clinical Nurse Educator W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down barriers to degree completion. Fifty years...

Training / Certification / Licensure: Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of NJ....

Registered Nurse in NJ or compact state license. Minimum of three years clinical nurse experience. Certification/Licensure: National certification in area of specialty within 1 year of hire....

Training / Certification / Licensure: Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of NJ....

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

  • Newark, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 8 days ago

You will be responsible for training and educating Registered Nurses and Physicians on diagnostic and specimen collection products....

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Behavioral Health FT Days

  • Belleville, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Belleville, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Compensation: $95,000 - $140,000, annually Compensation: $95,000 - $140,000, annually

The **Nurse Professional Development Specialist** (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree....

The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree....

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Critical Care FT Days

  • Newark, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 15 days ago

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient car Qualifications: Required: MSN or MSN-Nursing Education Minimum of 2 years of experience in specialty required...

Clinical Nursing Coordinator (Bariatric Services)

  • Newark, NJ
  • 23 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 23 days ago

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Current BLS and ACLS certification required....

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...

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 Educator - Behavioral Health - Per Diem - Days

  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 30+ 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...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical Surgical - Per Diem Days

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 30+ 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...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in New Jersey offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.3%
Bachelor's Degree
29.8%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.3%
High School or GED
4.7%
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 New Jersey
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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