How do they match: 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.

  • Design evaluation programs regarding the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
  • Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
  • Make clinical recommendations to physicians, other health care providers, insurance companies, patients, or health care organizations.
  • Prepare reports to document patients' care activities.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.

  • Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.
  • Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.
  • Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.