Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Michigan

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

  • Big Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Big Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago

knowledge and skill competence in the clinical nurse specialist role....

Practice Specialist (Nurse Educator) - Med Surg and Tele

  • Dowagiac, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Dowagiac, MI
  • 6 days ago

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date....

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date....

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date....

Organizational Quality Nurse Specialist

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a baccalaureate degree in nursing, preferably a Master's Degree in a health-related discipline....

Practice Specialist (Nurse Educator) - ED and ICU

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 6 days ago

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date....

Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Lansing, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 7 days ago

Job Requirements General Requirements * Current State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse * Basic Life Support (BLS) * Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) required Work Experience...

Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • Muskegon, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 7 days ago

What the Clinical Nurse Specialist will need: Masters degree in nursing Clinical focus in area of specialty (perioperative services or heart and vascular) Preferred: PhD or DNP in nursing Current RN...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - MICU Pod 5- MSN and 3 years exp required

  • Detroit, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 15 days ago

Current Michigan Registered Nurse license required. Current Michigan Clinical Nurse Specialist certification and license required....

Part Time Clinical Nurse Consultant - Field Based

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 26 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...

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Critical Care - FT/Day

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 29 days ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 29 days ago

Description Clinical Nurse Specialist - Critical Care Find more than your next job. Find your community....

Current Michigan Clinical Nurse Specialist certification and license required....

Clinical Quality Nurse Specialist

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Michigan required....

Professional Development Specialist (Perioperative RN Educator)

  • Muskegon, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 30+ days ago

BSN required Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Michigan. CPR or BCLS Certified....

Job Detail Job Opening ID 259068 Working Title CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST (CNS)- University Hospital- 5A Ortho/Trauma Surgical Unit & 5C Adult Med/Surg, Transplant, and GI Job Title CLIN NURSE SPEC Work...

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Michigan

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Michigan 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 Michigan
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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