Clinical Nurse Specialist — Research & Care Leader

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off with rollover

12-week parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts and wellness perks

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System in Newark, DE seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to lead professionalism and competency, integrating research into nursing practice to drive improvements across teams. The CNS will function as an Advanced Practice Clinician, providing direct patient care, staff education, consultation, and research activities.

The ideal candidate must hold Delaware RN licensure and CNS certification, MSN, and at least five years of inpatient experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Active Delaware RN license and CNS credential required.
• MSN with CNS focus required; certified in CNS.
• Professional Med-Surg certification preferred.
• Minimum five years inpatient nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of research methods and leadership, teaching, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a clinical consultant and resource for patients, families, and staff.
• Provides advanced practice care for complex patients across the system.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
• Utilizes advanced clinical decision-making in care planning.
• Partners with supervising psychiatrist on treatment findings and recommendations.
• Provides teaching and counseling to patients and families.
• Contributes to educational material reviews and staff development.
• Drives innovative, cost-effective patient care programs.
• Engages in and disseminates research to advance evidence-based practice.
• Promotes research-based practice in nursing care.

Skills

Advanced clinical nursing

Clinical decision-making

Mentoring and staff development

Research dissemination

Education and counseling

Education

RN Licensure (Delaware)

CNS Certification

MSN - CNS

Professional Certification (Med-Surg)

BLS Certification

Job description

Christiana Care Health System in Newark, DE seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to lead professionalism and competency, integrating research into nursing practice to drive improvements across teams. The CNS will function as an Advanced Practice Clinician, providing direct patient care, staff education, consultation, and research activities.

The ideal candidate must hold Delaware RN licensure and CNS certification, MSN, and at least five years of inpatient experience, with strong