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Clinical Nurse Specialist

Sentara Health
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2026 CLOSED ON 2/15/2026

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City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Clinical Nurse Specialist for a Full-Time role in Charlottesville, VA.

About the position:

Reporting directly to the CNO, the Clinical Nurse Specialist will focus on disease specific conditions for the global nursing team. Special projects may include readmissions, hospital acquired infections, developing processes and identifying educational opportunities for the clinical staff. The CNS may assist the larger education team with clinical skill level assessments to identify opportunities for improvements. This is an onsite position with offices located at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

Hours: Primarily business hours Monday to Friday, some variations for projects and reporting may be required for staff monitoring and assessments. Some evening or weekend hours to accommodate these projects are possible based on project/assessment needs of the hospital.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) demonstrates advanced and specialized clinical knowledge and skills to facilitate the provision of patient/family-focused care to promote health and/or well-being improve quality of life; drive practice changes throughout the organization and ensure use of evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes. This individual provides expertise and support either directly or indirectly by influencing patients/families, nurses/nursing practice, and organization/systems through direct care, leadership, coaching, research, ethical decision making, collaboration, and consultation.

  • Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
  • Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
  • Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
  • Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson


Education

  • Master of Nursing (MSN or MLD) Required
  • Doctorate in Nursing preferred


Certification/Licensure

  • Registered Nursing License Required
  • Licensed Certified Nurse Specialist in Virginia Required
  • BLS required
  • Additional Nurse Certifications preferred (CCRN, CMS, or other)


Experience

  • 2 years of acute nursing experience required
  • 2 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Nurse Specialist required
  • Learning and Development experience required
  • Educational and Skills assessment skills required
  • Experience with disease specific reporting and project implementation required
  • Software skills in Epic, MS Office Suite, and reporting required


Keywords: CNS, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Reporting, Nursing Education, Project management, Assessment, RN, MSN

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met


Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Salary : $5,250

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