Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in South Carolina

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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Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • Mc Connells, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Mc Connells, SC
  • 1 day ago

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility RN ICU Full Time Nights Position Summary Provide, promote and maintain quality patient care during diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures...

Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Leader RN

  • Summerville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN), you are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients....

ED Clinical Nurse Educator (RN)

  • Aiken, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 7 days ago

Visit us online at: The ED Clinical Nurse Educator is a registered nurse who works as an expert practitioner within a specialized field of nursing....

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

  • Greenville, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 8 days ago

Company Overview Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary...

SJCH Clinical Practice Nurse Expert I - PICU

  • Charleston, SC
  • 13 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 13 days ago

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state....

Current South Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or compact state required....

Nursing Professional Development Specialist I - Procedural Areas

  • Charleston, SC
  • 16 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 16 days ago

Current South Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or compact state required....

Clinical Nurse Educator/ Perinatal Nurse Consultant-61111127

  • Greenville, SC
  • 23 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 23 days ago

Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina....

Nurse Specialist

  • Greenville, SC
  • 26 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 26 days ago

Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions....

Clinical Practice Nurse Expert (CPNE)

  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 28 days ago
  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 28 days ago

Licensure/Certifications: Current South Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or compact state required....

Clinical Services Nurse Specialist

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Standard Schedule : Variable 1st shift Monday to Friday- 40 hrs per week - Rotating on calls WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications ): Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse and CPR...

Post Surgical Clinical Nurse Leader RN

  • Summerville, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Summerville, SC
  • 90+ days ago

Nurse Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma, or Bachelors Degree Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and...

Nurse Supervisor, Institutional / Clinical Nurse Leader / CMTNCC-Roddey

  • Richland, SC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Richland, SC
  • 90+ days ago

Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of South Carolina Board of Nursing. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus....

Demographic Data for South Carolina

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in South Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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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