Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Leader

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 100,152 - 160,243; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off with rollover

Tuition assistance

12-week paid parental leave

Care@Work and wellness reimbursements

Job summary

ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to lead nursing practice innovations in the 5B Medical Unit. The CNS will provide direct patient care, educate staff and families, and integrate research into clinical practice to drive positive change.

As an Advanced Practice Clinician, you will mentor teams, collaborate with psychiatry, support performance improvement, and advance evidence‑based care for adolescent, neonatal, and

Qualifications

• Active Delaware RN licensure or compact state license required.
• CNS license in Delaware required.
• MSN as CNS required.
• Professional certification in Medical‑Surgical preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as clinical consultant and resource to patients, family, and staff.
• Provides advanced practice care for complex patients.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Mentors staff and leads professional development.
• Engages in research and applies evidence‑based practice.

Education

Active Delaware RN Licensure or compact state license

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) license in Delaware

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as CNS

Professional Certification (Medical‑Surgical)

BLS Certification

Job description

ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to lead nursing practice innovations in the 5B Medical Unit. The CNS will provide direct patient care, educate staff and families, and integrate research into clinical practice to drive positive change.

As an Advanced Practice Clinician, you will mentor teams, collaborate with psychiatry, support performance improvement, and advance evidence‑based care for adolescent, neonatal, and