Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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 (RN) Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Days)

  • Belleville, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Belleville, NJ
  • 20 hours ago

Job Overview: Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700...

Clinical Nurse Educator - Med/Surg Dept.

  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 2 days ago

As the Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department Clinical Educator you will ensure that new hire, preceptor and general development needs are met for both dayshift and nightshift team members....

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Behavioral Health FT Days

  • Belleville, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Belleville, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Job Overview: Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700...

Clinical Nurse Educator - Nursing Administration - Mullica Hill - Per Diem

  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Registered Nurse in NJ or compact state license. Minimum of three years clinical nurse experience. Certification/Licensure: National certification in area of specialty within 1 year of hire....

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Perioperative Services (Days)

  • North Arlington, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • North Arlington, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Job Overview: Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700...

Clinical Nurse Educator - Behavioral Health - Per Diem - Days

  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 17 days ago

Qualifications Education, Licensures, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Graduate of an accredited RN program...

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Perioperative Services (Days)

  • Belleville, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Belleville, NJ
  • 17 days ago

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Perioperative Services (Days)Req #:46349 Category:Nurse Educator Status:Full-Time Shift:Day Facility:Clara Maass Medical Center Department:Develop Innovation &...

Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Nurse Educator Emergency Dept FT DaysReq #:......

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1....

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatric/PICU/NICU - Per Diem Days

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 17 days ago

Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification preferred Nurse educator experience strongly preferred National certification strongly preferred If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your...

Clinical Nurse Educator - Education - Vineland

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 25 days ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 25 days ago

Registered Nurse in NJ or compact state license. Minimum of three years clinical nurse experience. Certification/Licensure: National certification in area of specialty within 1 year of hire....

Camp Specialist Nurse/ EMT

  • New Milford, NJ
  • 29 days ago
  • New Milford, NJ
  • 29 days ago

Camp Specialist Nurse/ EMT Greater Bergen County YMCA, 1092 Carnation Drive, New Milford, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1760 Wednesday, February 12, 2025 We are an all - inclusive...

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Medical-Surgical Oncology Per Diem

  • Belleville, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Belleville, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Job Overview: Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700...

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Critical Care FT (Days)

  • Belleville, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Belleville, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Job Overview: Located in Belleville, Clara Maass Medical Center is a facility of RWJBarnabas Health and provides a complete continuum of care to residents of northern New Jersey. With over 700...

Clinical Nurse Specialist Full Time Days 8a-4p Hackettstown Medical Center

  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • 60+ days ago

Responsible for optimizing patient care by working with nursing staff which includes evaluating current practices, reviewing alternatives, consulting with patient care managers and providing staff...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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