Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in North Carolina

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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Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS/Alzheimer's - Southeast - Remote

  • Research Triangle Park, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Research Triangle Park, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Who we are We're a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world's most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It...

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Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS/Alzheimer's - Southeast - Remote page is loaded Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS/Alzheimer's - Southeast - Remote remote type Remote locations...

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IQVIA - Per Diem - Clinical Nurse Educator - Charlotte, NC

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4 days ago

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

Nurse Specialist I (CMHRP) - #00006241

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 4 days ago

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and such other qualifications which may be prescribed...

Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mount Airy/Sparta, NC)

  • Mount Airy, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Mount Airy, NC
  • 7 days ago

Are you a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for ensuring high-quality resident care?...

Nurse Specialist I (CMARC) - #00006488

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 10 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors of Science in Nursing from a four year college or university which includes public health rotation; and a minimum of one year experience in community health nursing...

Job Summary The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who influences patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact: patient and family, nurses and nursing practice, and...

Senior Clinical Research Associate - CNS/Ophthalmology - Upper Midwest - Remote Employer Worldwide Clinical Trials - USA Location Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States;Homeworking...

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Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is required....

Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which the RN works and resides or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as the primary state of...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Atrium Hospital at Home Hybrid FT Days

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 days ago

Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who influences patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact: patient and family, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations & systems...

Simulation Service Line - Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Concord, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 15 days ago

Minimum three years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a practice area....

Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who influences patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact: patient and family, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations & systems...

Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who influences patient care outcomes through three spheres of impact: patient and family, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations & systems...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Perinatal - AH Pineville

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 days ago

Department: 35125 Atrium Health Pineville - Nursing: NICU Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekdays Job Summary The Clinical Nurse...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in North Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in North Carolina offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.3%
Bachelor's Degree
29.8%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.8%
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 North Carolina
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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