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 - Behavioral Health - Per Diem - Days

  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: + Master's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Nursing Education + Minimum of 1 year experience as a classroom instructor in either a hospital...

IQVIA - Per Diem - RN Clinical Nurse Educator - Newark, NJ

  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day 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 Specialist - Home Health - FT - WOCN Required

  • Marlton, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Marlton, NJ
  • 6 days ago

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's...

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Perioperative Services (Days)

  • Belleville, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Belleville, 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...

Overview CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for a Clinical Leader. The Clinical Leader facilitates culturally sensitive patient care from pre-admission to post...

Clinical Nurse Educator - Nursing Administration - Mullica Hill - Wound Care

  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • 15 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 - Education - Vineland

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 45+ 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 Leader (Med/Surg 3N)

  • Freehold, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities Assists the Department Head in the continuing effort made by the department to improve the quality of patient care and services. Provides considerate respectful care focused upon...

Camp Specialist - Nurse/ EMT

  • New Milford, NJ
  • 28 days ago
  • New Milford, NJ
  • 28 days ago

Camp Specialist - Nurse/ EMT Greater Bergen County YMCA, 1092 Carnation Drive, New Milford, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1760 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 We are an all - inclusive...

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's...

Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Nurse in the State of New Jersey; bachelors in nursing preferred At least three (3) years of general nursing or Adult Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD) experience Behavioral health experience...

Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (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 Educator (RN) Behavioral Health 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 Educator (RN) Critical Care FT (Days)

  • Belleville, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Belleville, NJ
  • 60+ 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
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • 90+ 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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Clinical Nurse Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in New Jersey offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.3%
Bachelor's Degree
29.6%
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 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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