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.

  • Direct or supervise nursing care staff in the provision of patient therapy.
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Monitor or evaluate medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.
  • Provide direct care by performing comprehensive health assessments, developing differential diagnoses, conducting specialized tests, or prescribing medications or treatments.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to other caregivers to help facilitate their professional growth and development.
  • Provide specialized direct and indirect care to inpatients and outpatients within a designated specialty, such as obstetrics, neurology, oncology, or neonatal care.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.

  • Support the professional development of others.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.