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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Nurse Specialist II (CAP) - #00006440

  • Guilford County
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in nursing with current Nursing License required and experience working with disabled individuals and their families is recommended; OR Registered Nurse in...

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Nursing Professional Development Specialist

  • Atrium Health
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 3 days ago

Back to Search Results Nursing Professional Development Specialist Winston Salem, NC, United States Job ID: R244499 Shift: 1st Job Type: Regular Share: mail Share on Facebookshare to facebook...

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Nursing Professional Development Specialist

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 5 days ago

Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice Care Management Certification (ACM or CCM) (required within 6 months of hire) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong expertise in adult learning theory and...

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Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Educator - OR, PACU and PREOP)

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 6 days ago

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ; OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience...

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Medical Information Specialist (Nurse)

  • PPG US ProPharma Group, LLC
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes...

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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS Certified)

  • Duke Health
  • Durham, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 7 days ago

NCBON with recognition to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult-Gerontology (AGCNS-BC or ACCNS-AG) Note: NPs and PAs are ineligible; this position is...

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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS Certified)

  • Duke University
  • Durham, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 7 days ago

NCBON with recognition to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult-Gerontology (AGCNS-BC or ACCNS-AG) Note: NPs and PAs are ineligible; this position is...

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Clinical Education Nurse Specialist

  • Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 14 days ago

Prepares Registered Nurses for the role of mentor and non-nurses for the role of orientation coach through teaching/facilitating classes and acting as a resource when issues arise. 8....

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Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Novant Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 16 days ago

What We Offer Schedule: Full time; Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Department: Center for Professional Practice and Development - will support emergency department Location: Presbyterian Medical...

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Nursing Professional Development Specialist, RN

  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 26 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 26 days ago

EOE Licensure Registered Nurse Required Education Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required Master's Degree Nursing Preferred Experience 3 Years Nursing Required 2 Years Education - Teaching and Facilitation...

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Clinical Nurse Leader-Cardiology Stepdown

  • Duke Health
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

nurse specialists on unitbased education needs Quality, Safety & Regulatory Support Monitor clinical practice and support compliance with professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards Participate...

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Clinical Nurse Leader-Cardiology Stepdown

  • Duke University
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

nurse specialists on unitbased education needs Quality, Safety & Regulatory Support Monitor clinical practice and support compliance with professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards Participate...

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Clinical Nurse Educator-Duke Raleigh

  • Duke University
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!...

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Clinical Nurse Educator-Duke Raleigh

  • Duke Health
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!...

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Nursing Professional Development Specialist- Critical Care

  • Atrium Health
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Back to Search Results Nursing Professional Development Specialist- Critical Care Winston Salem, NC, United States Job ID: R232900 Shift: 1st Job Type: Regular Share: mail Share on Facebookshare...

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in North Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.

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
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 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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