Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Berkeley, CA

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 Pediatrics

  • Alameda, CA (6 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (6 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 28 days ago

The Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist develop core curriculum and oversee in-service trainings, orientation and continuing education programs across multiple clinical units in the Pediatric Department...

Medical Surgical Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS

  • Millbrae, CA (20 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Millbrae, CA (20 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 25 days ago

The Medical Surgical Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS will oversee staff development in the Medical Surgical Oncology department....

Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The ideal candidate will be Clinical Nurse Specialist certified in the state of California....

IQVIA - Per Diem - RN Clinical Nurse Educator - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 4 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 III, Family Birth Center

  • Burlingame, CA (21 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (21 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation...

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Wound & Ostomy Care

  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Required Licenses/Certifications : Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California....

RN, Clinical Nurse Educator III, Hospice

  • Concord, CA (14 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Concord, CA (14 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 15 days ago

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: INS - Auto Insurance DL - California Drivers License...

Clinical Nurse Educator

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Description You're a nurse, a patient advocate and an educator-and you excel at every one of them. In this role, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) will be a key player in the education and support...

NICU Transport Specialist Nurse

  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Collaborates with the Critical Care Transport leadership, NICU Medical Director(s) and nursing management team....

Clinical Nurse Specialist, PICU

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Master's: nursing or equivalent education/experience CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California CNS-Clinical Nurse Specialist BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider NRP-Neonatal...

Sr. Manager / Director of Clinical Trial Enrollment - CNS Therapeutic Area

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Enrollment Manager with advanced expertise in Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders to lead patient recruitment and enrollment strategies across our...

Acute Clinical Nurse Specialist - CVICU

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Active Registered Nurse (RN) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) licensure in California (or eligibility for licensure). Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary with sign-on bonus....

Clinical Nurse Educator III, ICU

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years of ICU experience required...

Clinical Nurse Educator, Hospice

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California OR CNS-Clinical Nurse Specialist BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider OR ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION...

Part Time Clinical Nurse Consultant - Field Based

  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 60+ 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...

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Berkeley, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Berkeley, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.4%
Bachelor's Degree
29.5%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
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 Berkeley, CA
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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