Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Oak Lawn, IL

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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Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification...

Clinical Nurse Leader - Ob/Gyn

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 4 days ago

As a staff resource, the CNL provides clinical expertise in complex clinical settings and develops, implements and evaluates Nursing education as a component of Nursing competency and continual process...

IQVIA - Per Diem - RN Clinical Nurse Educator - Chicago

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 6 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 Leader

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 10 days ago

The CNL provides insight regarding the microsystem for collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) on macrosystem processes and outcomes....

Clinical Nurse Leader-Nerve, Muscle and Bone Innovation Center - JR-1062736-5904

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 16 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: By joining our team, you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work in a truly inclusive environment where...

Clinical Nurse Leader-RUMC CSO

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 21 days ago

The CNL provides insight regarding the microsystem for collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) on macrosystem processes and outcomes....

Clinical Nurse Leader- Brain Innovation Center - JR-1062736-5904

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Clinical Nurse Leader- Brain Innovation Center - JR-... in Chicago , Illinois This job was posted by : For more information, please see: By joining our team,...

Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 23 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...

Clinical Nurse Educator, Cancer Services - Full-Time, Days

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 25 days ago

A Clinical Nurse Educator is a nurse with previous educational experience whose focus is on staff development and nursing education....

Clinical Nurse Educator, Diabetes - Registry

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 28 days ago

A Clinical Nurse Educator is a nurse with previous educational experience whose focus is on staff development and nursing education....

Clinical Nurse Leader- Brain Innovation Center

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Clinical Nurse Leader- Brain Innovation Center Clinical Nurse Leader- Brain Innovation Center locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-1062736 By...

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neuro IMCU

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

The Clinical Nurse Specialist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures....

Developmental Nurse Specialist, Pediatric CCU

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and...

nurse specialist -OR- Master's Degree in Clinical Nurse Specialist Major Responsibilities: Implements evidence-based nursing interventions, best practice guidelines, research, modifications of professional...

Clinical Nurse Leader - RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Oak Park

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

The CNL provides insight regarding the microsystem for collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) on macrosystem processes and outcomes....

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Oak Lawn, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Oak Lawn, IL 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 Oak Lawn, IL
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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