Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Washington

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

  • Bothell, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 1 day ago

NURSE LICENSE - WA State Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity....

Clinical Nurse Educator, Behavioral Health

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago

Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), Behavioral Health Join Harborview's outstanding Professional Development and Nursing Excellence (PDNE) department! We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) for...

Hiring for Clinical Nurse Specialist- Critical Care - Everett WA

  • Everett, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 14 days ago

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an expert clinician who may practice in a specialty area with expertise in teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, management and systems improvement....

Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago

Description You're a clinician, a patient advocate, and an educator - and you excel at every one of them. In this role, you will provide clinical expertise to healthcare providers and patients...

Bachelors of Science in Nursing....

Clinical Nurse Educator Full Time Days

  • Bothell, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 25 days ago

Nurse in the State of Washington Master's Degree in Nursing or related field 4 years of clinical nursing experience; with at least 2 years being clinical leadership experience in an acute care medical...

Requirements: - Current WA State RN license. - Bachelors of Science in Nursing. - Certified in wound care (CWCN). - 4-5 years of RN work experience (including acute care experience). - 1 years clinical...

Part Time Clinical Nurse Consultant - Field Based

  • Seattle, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 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 OR...

Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • Seattle, WA
  • 27 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 27 days ago

This position supports Surgical R5 Adheres to the clinical nurse specialist core competencies as defined by the National Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Competency Task Force and recognized by the American...

Senior Engineer, CNS MCP Onboarding Engineer

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 30+ days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Education - Critical Care

  • Everett, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 45+ days ago

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an expert clinician who may practice in a specialty area with expertise in teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, management and systems improvement....

Clinical Nurse Educator, Staff Development Specialist

  • Bothell, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bothell, WA
  • 60+ days ago

REQUIREMENTS: L-RN | REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE - WA State Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Education - Neonatal ICU

  • Everett, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 90+ days ago

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an expert clinician who may practice in a specialty area with expertise in teaching, mentoring, consulting, research, management and systems improvement....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Washington 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 Washington
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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