Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Washington

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 - Center For Behavioral Health And Learning

  • Bothell, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 10 days ago

staff The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work with key stakeholders, shaping the way we approach workplace safety, behavioral restraints, and behavioral health best practices The Clinical Nurse Specialist...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Center For Behavioral Health And Learning

  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago

staff The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work with key stakeholders, shaping the way we approach workplace safety, behavioral restraints, and behavioral health best practices The Clinical Nurse Specialist...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neuroscience

  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 days ago

The primary roles of the Clinical Nurse Specialist include: practitioner, educator, leader, consultant and researcher....

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neuroscience

  • Seattle, WA
  • 22 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 22 days ago

The primary roles of the Clinical Nurse Specialist include: practitioner, educator, leader, consultant and researcher....

Clinical Nurse Consultant, Cascade Mountain (WA, AK, North ID, MT)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 26 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...

Clinical Education Specialist/Nurse Educator - Critical Care

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 27 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 27 days ago

Contribute to policies and nursing education at the core of patient care. Help staff realize their career goals through professional development and clinical excellence....

Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nursing Practice Specialist

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Required Credentials State of Washington RN License.Advanced Registered Nurse License (ARNP-CS).Certified as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiovascular

  • Bothell, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 30+ days ago

CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST - CARDIOVASCULAR Req #:246324 Department:HARBORVIEW - PDNE (PROF. DEVEL. & NSG....

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiovascular

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Harborview Medical Center Join Harborview Medical Center's outstanding Professional Development and Nursing Excellence (PDNE) team as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Cardiovascular....

Nursing Professional Development Specialist Workplace Violence Prevention

  • Bothell, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 45+ days ago

REQUIREMENTS Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington Master's Degree in Nursing 5 years of clinical nursing experience ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical...

IQVIA - Per Diem - RN Clinical Nurse Educator -Seattle

  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ 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 Educator, Behavioral Health

  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), Behavioral Health Join Harborview's outstanding Professional Development and Nursing Excellence (PDNE) department! We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) for...

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Washington 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 Washington
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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