Clinical Nurse Specialists
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
25 alternate job titles:
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Health CNS)
APN (Advanced Practice Nurse)
Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS-BC)
Clinical Ambulatory Nurse
Clinical Medical Surgical Nurse
Clinical Nurse
Clinical Nurse Manager
Clinical Resource Nurse
Clinical Specialist Nurse
CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Critical Care CNS (Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialist (Emergency CNS)
Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gerontological CNS)
ICU CNS (Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Infection Preventionist (IP)
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist (Neuroscience CNS)
Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (OCNS)
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pediatric CNS)
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Psychiatric Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric Adult CNS)
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS)
Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (Public Health CNS)
Quality Management Nurse
Trauma ICU CNS (Trauma Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Salary Information
Clinical Nurse Specialists: $93,600 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | General |
| Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Establish nursing policies or standards. | General |
| Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. | General |
| Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities. | General |
| Teach classes in area of specialization. | General |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Evaluate program effectiveness. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices. | Analysis |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities. | Analysis |
| Develop medical treatment plans. | Development |
| Develop educational programs. | Development |
| Support the professional development of others. | Development |
| Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. | Communication |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Manage healthcare operations. | Management |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Allscripts Professional EHR | Medical software |
| Amkai AmkaiCharts | Medical software |
| Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR | Medical software |
| Cerner Millennium | Medical software |
| ChartWare EMR | Medical software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Medical software |
| Medscribbler Enterprise | Medical software |
| MicroFour PracticeStudio.NET EMR | Medical software |
| NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR | Medical software |
| Online medical databases | Information retrieval or search software |
| SOAPware EMR | Medical software |
| StatCom Patient Flow Logistics Enterprise Suite | Medical software |
| SynaMed EMR | Medical software |
| Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| e-MDs software | Medical software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pediatric) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerentology) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Adult Tele-ICU Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist | Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Cardiac Arrhythmia Technician | American Education Certification Association | Not Available |
| Cardiac Medicine (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Cardiac Monitor Technicians/Telemetry Technicians | American Education Certification Association | Not Available |
| Cardiac Surgery (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Certification of Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse | American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Assisted Living Nursing | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator | American Board for Transplant Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinators | Organization for Transplant Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse | American Board for Transplant Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Director of Nursing in Long Term Care | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Hemodialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse Clinician | National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology | Not Available |
| Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse | American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Nutrition Support Clinician | National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse | American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator | American Board for Transplant Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality | National Association for Healthcare Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Radiology Nurse | Radiologic Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Specialist | American Board of Wound Management | Not Available |
| Certified in Executive Nursing Practice | American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | Wellness through Acute Care (Adult-Gerontology) | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Perioperative Certification | Competency and Credentialing Institute | Not Available |
| Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner | Dermatology Nurses' Association | Not Available |
| Dermatology Nurse Certified | Dermatology Nurses' Association | Not Available |
| Geriatric Diabetic Certified Nurse | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Initial Certification | National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists | Not Available |
| Nurse Executive | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nurse Executive Advanced | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nursing Case Management | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nursing Professional Development | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Oncology Nurse Navigator-Certified Generalist | AONN Foundation for Learning, Inc. | Not Available |
| Oncology Patient Navigator-Certified Generalist | AONN Foundation for Learning, Inc. | Not Available |
| Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist - Certified | Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board | Not Available |
| Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist | Pediatric Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Phlebotomy/EKG Technician Certification | American Medical Certification Association | Not Available |
| Progressive Care Nursing (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Progressive Care knowledge Professional (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Restorative Care Assistant | American Education Certification Association | Not Available |
| Trauma and Crime Scene Technician | Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification | Not Available |
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