Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Neurological Sciences & Stroke

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neurological Sciences and Stroke. This role promotes evidence-based practice and offers a balanced schedule without weekends or holidays.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing, be licensed in Missouri, and have experience in clinical settings, preferably Emergency or ICU.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and tuition assistance from the first day of employment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited CNS program is required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Missouri.
• 2-5 years of clinical experience preferred, especially in Emergency or ICU.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and consultation in patient management.
• Improve health care quality through education.
• Support and develop clinical practice.

Skills

Direct patient care

Educational services

Clinical practice support

Research and investigation

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Neurological Sciences & Stroke. Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7 am‑3 pm or 8 am‑4 pm. No weekends, no holidays, no on‑call. Opportunity for work‑life balance.

Role Purpose

Acts as the clinical expert, promoting evidence‑based practice while working with staff, patients, families, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and consultation in the management of patient care.
• Improves the quality of health care by providing educational services to patients, families, community members, and health‑care professionals.
• Educates, develops, and supports clinical practice.
• Conducts scientific investigation and research.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Accredited CNS Program)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• No prior supervisor experience required.

Preferred Requirements

• Doctorate in Nursing
• 2–5 years of clinical experience in a specialty area
• Emergency or ICU experience strongly preferred
• 2 or more years of nursing, charge, or leadership experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• RN

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Legal Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer