Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Emergency Department
Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Emergency Department Are you
ready to lead transformational change in emergency care?
ChristianaCare is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join
our dynamic Emergency Services team at Wilmington Hospital and
Union Hospital. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact
on patient outcomes and nursing practice. Wilmington Hospital,
located in Wilmington, Delaware houses a Level 3 trauma center with
a 37-bed emergency department. Union Hospital, our hospital in
Cecil County, Maryland, holds a 27-bed emergency department. This
CNS position covers both locations. The Clinical Nurse Specialist
drives transformational change by advancing professional nursing
practice and enhancing clinical competency through the integration
of evidence-based research into care delivery. Serves as an
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), providing expert
clinical consultation, direct patient care, and education for
staff, patients, and their support networks. Collaborates across
interdisciplinary teams to promote best practices and engages in
scholarly inquiry to support continuous improvement and innovation
in patient outcomes. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Acts as
transformational leader, catalyzing and facilitating change toward
higher levels of professionalism and competency. Provides advanced
clinical consultation and serves as a resource for patients,
families, and staff in specialty areas. Collaborates with
interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote
structural empowerment. Leads and disseminates research and quality
improvement initiatives, supporting new knowledge, innovations, and
clinical improvements. Models exemplary professional practice
through direct patient care, mentorship, and staff development.
Evaluates and reports empirical outcomes, using data to drive
practice improvements. Ensures care delivery is evidence-based and
consistent with the relationship-based care model. EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing. Clinical Nurse Specialist license in Delaware OR Maryland
with willingness to obtain in both states. Master’s degree in
nursing with completion of a CNS program. National CNS
certification required ANCC CNS-BC. Minimum five years of relevant
clinical and leadership experience. Current Registered Nurse
License in Delaware. Current Clinical Nurse Specialist license in
the state of DE. Current BLS certification required. Nurse
Executive Board Certification preferred. Schedule: This position is
an exempt position with typically a Monday - Friday day shift
schedule, requiring flexibility to meet the needs of the
department. What we Offer: Robust medical, dental and eyecare
benefits, effective Day One! 403b with defined contribution.
Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to
cash out. 12 week paid parental leave. ChristianaCare fully absorbs
cost of Delaware PMFL. Incredible work/life benefits including
membership to care.com, access to back up care services for
dependents, retirement planning services, financial coaching,
fitness and wellness reimbursement and great discounts through
several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows and
sporting events. Annual Compensation Range $100,152.00 -
$160,243.20 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good
faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of
posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a
successful candidate will depend on individual factors including
without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications
as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health
System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to
prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its
community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions
without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or
expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship
status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable
federal, state, or local law.
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