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How much does a Clinical Nurse Leader make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Clinical Nurse Leader in the United States is $60 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $54 and $66. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Clinical Nurse Leader?

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a relatively new nursing role that was developed in the United States to prepare highly skilled nurses focused on the improvement of quality and safety outcomes for patients or patient populations. The CNL is a registered nurse, with a Master of Science in Nursing who has completed advanced nursing coursework, including classes in pathophysiology, clinical assessment, finance management, epidemiology, healthcare systems leadership, clinical informatics, and pharmacology. CNLs are healthcare systems specialists that oversee patient care coordination, assess health...

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Clinical Nurse Manager

Pride Health - Durango , CO

Clinical leadership required. * BSN required. * MSN preferred. * Active CO RN license * BLS * ACLS * NRP * Nursing Specialty Certification * STABLE education

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Travel Nurse RN - Clinical Nurse Coordinator - $2,682 per week

Talent4Health - Geneva , NY

Clinical Nurse Coordinator * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 05/06/2024 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 ... AHA BLS required About Talent4Health A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent ...

Vivian Health - 7 days ago

Clinical Nurse Manager

WelbeHealth - San Jose , CA

The WelbeHealth Clinical Nurse Manager is accountable for the delivery of high-quality ambulatory ... practice leadership, providers, case managers, and other relevant IDT disciplines * In ...

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Local Contract Nurse RN - Clinical Nurse Coordinator - $35-47 per hour

Pyramid Consulting - Kansas City , MO

Pyramid Consulting is seeking a local contract nurse RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator for a local ... unit and leadership/ management experience · ( ACUTE CARE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE IS Required

Vivian Health - 13 days ago

(LPN or RN) Clinical Site Team Leader

Quality Correctional Care - Terre Haute , IN

Clinical Site Team Leader Position Summary: In conjunction with the Site Team Administrator, the ... The CSTL will be responsible for the overall leadership and strategic planning of nursing and ...

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Clinical Nurse II, OR, Staffing Center, Long Term Assignments, Variable Shifts, Shore Medical Center

University of Maryland Medical System - Easton , MD

Job Description General Summary The Clinical Nurse II (Per Diem and LTA), is responsible for ... leadership, staffing); participates as team member focusing on elements within the Healthy Work ...

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What does a Clinical Nurse Leader do?

Common responsibilities of a Clinical Nurse Leader

Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.

October 11, 2022

Demonstrates clinical and operational leadership skills and is able to organize, manage, and evaluate the function of the team and foster a safe environment for staff and patients.

January 12, 2023

Supports staff in autonomous problem solving regarding unit based and patient care issues including the application of evidence based information.

January 20, 2023

Maintains open communication with managers whose departments provide support services to the clinical area in order to ensure the appropriate level of service at all times.

January 26, 2023

Assists Nurse Manager in developing, justifying and implementing the long-term staffing pattern, personnel needs, budget negotiation and recruitment plan.

February 12, 2023

Participates in the collection and analysis of patient care outcomes to improve quality, safety and experience for patients.

April 08, 2023

Provides team leadership, management and collaboration with other health professional team members to improve patient care to work together to continually challenge and improve processes, systems, and create highly reliable teams.

April 22, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Clinical Nurse Leader in the United States. The average hourly rate for Clinical Nurse Leader ranges from $54 to $66 with the average hourly pay of $60. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $54 to $67 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $60.

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