Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Leader - PACU (full-time 40 hrs)

  • Milton, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Milton, MA
  • 15 days ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a...

Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Leader, ICU

  • Lowell, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 18 days ago

The Clinical Leader of ICU-G is a Registered Nurse with responsibility and accountability for the coordination of clinical activities and patient care twenty-four hours a day, three hundred and sixty-five...

RN-Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • West Stockbridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Stockbridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Department/Unit: Medicine, Surgery, Mental Health PRN Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $86,650.99 - $134,309.04The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a nurse who, through clinical...

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Precertification - Whittier Rehab Hospital

  • Haverhill, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Precertification - Whittier Rehab Hospital - Bradford Department: Medical Care Evaluations Full-time, 40 hours/week, Day shift- Mon-Fri Pay Rate : $40.00-$42.00 per hour Must...

Clinical Services Nurse Specialist

  • Worcester, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 3 days ago

Standard Schedule : Variable 1st shift Monday to Friday- 40 hrs per week - Rotating on calls Travel required May need additional licensing Qualifications : Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse...

Clinical Professional Development Specialist - OR

  • Weymouth, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA
  • 8 days ago

Required Licenses RN - Registered Nurse Required Certifications (determined by division) may include: BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation...

Colorectal Nurse Specialist - Band 6

  • Gloucester, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Gloucester, MA
  • 10 days ago

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register....

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Medical Surgical ICU

  • Boston, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 12 days ago

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Medical Surgical ICU at Boston Children's Hospital summary: The Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Medical Surgical ICU provides expert mentorship and education to nursing staff...

Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Brockton, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Brockton, MA
  • 12 days ago

Summary Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts' premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature...

Clinical Nurse Educator, Oncology

  • Burlington, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 19 days ago

Nurse....

Clinical Services Nurse Specialist

  • Springfield, MA
  • 22 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 22 days ago

Standard Schedule: Variable 1st shift Monday to Friday- 40 hrs per week - Rotating on calls Travel required May need additional licensing Qualifications: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse...

Exciting opportunity in the Critical Care Program at Boston Children's Hospital for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in our Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit....

Clinical Nurse Leader, Mansfileld 3 Medical Surgical

  • Lowell, MA
  • 27 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 27 days ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Hours: 32 hours/week, evenings, 3-11pm No weekends or holidays are required!...

Clinical Nurse Educator- Ambulatory

  • Somerville, MA
  • 29 days ago
  • Somerville, MA
  • 29 days ago

Location: CHA Somerville Campus Work Days: various start and end times, holidays and weekends as assigned Category: Registered Nurse Department: Primary Care and Family Health Admin Job Type: Full time...

Clinical Nurse Educator, Procedural

  • Burlington, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burlington, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Nurse....

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.2%
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.9%
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 Massachusetts
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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