Resources
Post a Job
 Special Offer 

Jumpstart your hiring with a $75 credit to sponsor your first job.*

Sponsored Jobs are 2.6x times faster to first hire than non-sponsored jobs.**
  • Attract the talent you’re looking for
  • Get more visibility in search results
  • Appear to more candidates longer
*The $75 Sponsored Job credit offer is only available for new accounts in the US that post a job and expires one year after account creation. Upon expiration of the credit, users are charged based on Sponsored Job budget. Terms, conditions, and quality standards apply **Indeed data, based on median United States, Q2 2023

Clinical Nurse Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Edited by Indeed Employer Content Team
Last updated March 4, 2025



A Clinical Nurse, or a Clinical Nurse Specialist, provides advanced care for patients in a hospital, outpatient clinic, private medical office or other location. Their duties include diagnosing medical conditions, recommending treatments and supervising other members of the health care team.

Clinical Nurse duties and responsibilities

The biggest responsibility of a Clinical Nurse is to ensure their patients receive the right treatments and interventions to get the best possible outcomes from medical care. Clinical Nurse job duties may include:

  • Gathering patient information by conducting physical examinations and asking questions
  • Ordering necessary diagnostic tests, such as blood work or diagnostic imaging
  • Making informed diagnoses based on the findings of exams and tests
  • Recommending treatments to ease symptoms, manage chronic conditions or cure illnesses
  • Educating patients about self-care and lifestyle changes that can contribute to the success of a treatment
  • Monitoring patients’ ongoing conditions and adjusting treatment plans as needed
  • Supervising and coaching other members of the care team to coordinate care for patients
  • Updating patient medical records and ensuring that medical information is accurate and kept private

Hire your next Clinical Nurse today.

Build a job description

Hire your next Clinical Nurse today.

Build a job description
Close

Clinical Nurse Job Description Examples

Example 1

Thank you for your interest in our posting!Advanced Health Care of St. George is an established, 5 star, *52-bedshort term Skilled Nursing Facility
  • looking for a great clinical nurse who is a positive leader. We are looking for an individual who wants to assist the Director of Nursing in leading a phenomenal team of nurses and CNA's to ensure that we provide excellent care to all our patients. We hope this individual can contribute to building upon our foundation with an emphasis on being friendly, positive, and focused on excellence.

    If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please send us your resume.

    Our Address: 1934 E. Riverside Dr., St. George Utah 84790

    Would you like to see what some of our sister facilities look like? Learn more about our company at: [website]

    Thank you and see you soon!

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
    Medical specialties:
  • Geriatrics
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
    Work setting:
  • Long term care
  • Nursing home
  • Rehabilitation center



    Ability to Relocate:
  • Saint George, UT 84790: Relocate before starting work Location: In person

    • Example 2

    About us:
    Keystone Bluffs is an Assisted Living facility that started in 2001 located in Duluth, MN. Keystone Bluffs offers 80 beautiful apartments designed with single level living in mind. We are committed to providing the utmost quality of care with the emphasis on person-centered care planning. We are dedicated to providing quality care to our residents through compassionate care and assuring that our residents and their needs remain at the forefront of our focus.
    We are seeking a dynamic RN Supervisor to join our team. This would be primarily day shift with the ability to be on an on call rotation.
    **
    Clinical Nurse Supervisor Job Responsibilities:
    Promotes patient s health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care area.
    Mentors, develops, and oversees staff, including communicating job expectations and providing coaching and development of employees.
    Collaborates with DON and Case Managers to implement patient care.
    Provides support for patients, and their families.
    Meets nursing operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; and identifying improvements.
    Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport.
    Completes patient care requirements by assigning LPN s and floor staff and following up on work results.
    Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional support to patients and families and our staff.
    Provides information to patients and health care team by answering questions and requests.
    Maintains safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations.
    Protects patients and employees by developing and interpreting policies and protocols, and by enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
    Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by monitoring confidential information processing.
    Maintains documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and department records.
    Maintains nursing supplies inventory based usage reports, identifying trends, anticipating needed supplies, and approving requisitions and cost allocations.
    Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, and participating in team problem-solving methods.
    **
    Nurse Supervisor Skills and Qualifications:
    Clinical skills
    Bedside manner
    Leadership and mentorship
    Infection control
    Administering medication
    Teambuilding skills
    Organizational and Multitasking skills
    Listening and verbal communication skills
    Health promotion and maintenance
    Pain management
    Patient focus
    Safety focus
    **
    Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
    Registered Nurse (RN)
    Active applicable state licensure in Minnesota
    3+ years of experience- Long term health care preferred
    Teamwork and transparency are the heart of our culture. We offer a warm, home like feel to our residents and our staff. Our main objection is to be open in our communications with our residents, our staff and our community. We strive every day to make the right decisions for our staff, our residents and for the people who have entrusted us with their care.
    Location: 2528 Trinity Rd., Duluth, MN 55811

    Location: 2528 Trinity Rd., Duluth, MN Type: Full-time

    Example 3

    We are looking for a talented and personable nurse to fill the role of Clinical Nurse Unit Manager in a nursing home setting. This is a vital position where you will be responsible for driving the positive culture of your team as well as the quality of the care they deliver.

    $1k Sign-on Bonus*

    Responsibilities

  • Oversee care of patients
  • Involvement in daily operations of the unit
  • Communicate with the pharmacy
  • Develop Care Plans & Chart Review
  • Lead Staff Education and Performance Improvement
  • Coach and develop your team, including disciplinary action when necessary
  • Use customer service skills to support patients and families in achieving their goals

    Qualifications

  • RN with an active license (5+ yrs preferred)
  • Proven leadership ability (1+ yrs preferred)
  • Strong clinical experience (varied settings is a plus)
  • Familiarity with long-term care regulations (preferred, but not required)
  • Knowledge of developing care plans and chart review (1+ yrs preferred)
  • Able to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate complex clinical information in simple terms

    Terms and conditions apply

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
    Medical specialties:
  • Geriatrics
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Dover, OH 44622: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Nurse management: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification:
  • RN License Location: One location

    • Example 4

    Job Summary

    Requirements:
  • Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Tennessee is required: RN or LPN.
  • Certified Medical Assistants with 3 years pediatric clinical experience will be considered for the position.
  • Current CPR certification
  • Must be computer literate and have excellent communication skills

    Hours:
  • Minimum of 2 or more weekends per month both Saturday and Sunday. Shifts may be split. Looking for someone to fill in gaps and be flexible.
  • Start time: 8:20 am. End time 12ish.
  • Clinic runs approximately 4 hours each day.

    Responsibilities and Duties

    Our Germantown sick clinic is open each Saturday and Sunday for sick patients. Clinical staff is responsible for:
  • Obtaining patient vitals
  • Obtain patient illness history and entering into EMR system.
  • Performing throat or nasal swabs
  • Administering breathing treatments and injections as prescribed by the physician
  • Providing education and triage to patients and families using Barton Schmitt protocols and guidelines both in the clinic and via telephone
  • Accurate documentation in EMR
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment providing quality, compassionate care for pediatric patients.
  • Waived lab tests a plus

    Job Type: Part-time

    Expected hours: 8 per week

    Medical specialties:
  • Pediatrics
    Physical setting:
  • Clinic
    Weekly schedule:
  • Weekends as needed



    Education:
  • Associate (Preferred)

    Experience:
  • Nursing/Clinical Urgent Care: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • RN, LPN or MA (with 3 years pediatric experience) (Preferred)

    Ability to Relocate:
  • Germantown, TN 38138: Relocate before starting work Location: In person

    • Example 5

    Job Summary:

    Clincal Primary Care Provider

  • Perform full exam encounters
  • Disease management
  • Acute follow ups
  • Urgent encounters prn
  • Transitional care management
  • Coordinate with ancillary services to provide additional care (DME providers, home health providers, Medcaid case managers)
  • Diagnostic review, medication management, and disease teaching of common conditions such as CHF, DMII, COPD, etc.
  • Coordinates with clinical care team support staff regarding care management

    Qualifications:

    Must be licensed in the stat of Oklahoma, APRN or PA preferred. Must hold a current non-restricted prescriptive licesnse from OBNDD and DEA. Oversight physician will be provided, and is actively engaged in care management and case reviews. Family practice or geriatric experience is a must.

    Additional Offerings:

  • Laptop with Wifi supplied
  • Company scrubs & lab coat
  • PPE furnished
  • Supplies furnished
  • 12hr of CEU/CME provided annually
  • Reimbursement for license & certification renewals
  • Malpractice insurance provided

    Benefit Conditions: Only Full-time employees eligible

    EMR Used: eClinicalWorks

    This job is ideal for someon who is:

  • Detail-oriented - would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement -oriented - enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • Autonomous/independent - enjoys working with little direction
  • Flexible - prefers independently multitasking to complete assignments

    About the role:

    As out clinical primary care provider, you would play a crucial role in delivering care to patients, with a focus on preventative care, health promotion, and disease management. As the clinical primary care provider, there would be responsibilities for diagnosing and treating a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. This can involve conducting physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and providing on-going monitoring and follow-up care. As clinical primary care provider you would work with patients to assess their risk factors, provide counseling on healthy lifestyle choices, offer vaccinations and screenings, and create personalized prevention plans to maintain or improve their overall health. Clinical primary care providers develope long-term relationships with their patients, which helps to coordinate their healthcare needs and ensures continuity of care, this would include managing patients' medical records, review of their medical history, provide routine check-ups and refer them to specialists when necessary. As a primary care provider, you would educate patients about their medical conditions, and provide guidance on managing their health. You may also offer counseling on mental health concerns, stress management, and lifestyle modifications to help prevent disease progression. Primary care providers often collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, pharmacists, and specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care.

    Overall, working as a primary care provider in a clinical setting offers a rewarding career opportunity to make a positive impact on patients health and well-being, requiring strong clinical knowledge, effective communication skills and a patient-centered approach to healthcare.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Medical specialties:
  • Primary Care
    Standard shift:
  • Day shift
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Signing bonus
    Weekly schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
    Work setting:
  • Clinic
  • In-person



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Chandler, OK 74834: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    License/Certification:
  • CNP or PA License in the state of OK? Location: In person

    • Example 6

    Job #1332347

    Education/License/Certification

  • BSN required.
  • Current California RN license required.
  • Clinical Masters in Nursing, in the area of specialization, is required.
  • Current CPR certificate required.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • California Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification in Pediatric Intensive Care.
  • ACLS and BLS required.
  • PALS Certification preferred.

    Qualifications

  • Three years of experience in the area of specialty is required.
  • Demonstrated clinical expertise in the area of specialty.
  • Prior Clinical Nurse Specialist experience is preferred.

    Position Summary

    Provides in-depth clinical expertise in a defined area of nursing practice (e.g., pediatrics, oncology, adult medicine). Develops and ensures quality standards for nursing practice for a specific patient population. Provides advanced clinical practice education, consultation, research, and administration.

    Duties:

  • Establishes and monitors care standards and makes recommendations for changes in the area of clinical practice.
  • Collaborates with nursing staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs, and develops plans of care for complex high-risk patients.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of the care provided.
  • Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provide assistance to nursing staff in program implementation.
  • Develops interdisciplinary plans of care for complex and high-risk patients.
  • In conjunction with members of the health care team, assesses staff knowledge and identifies competency-based education needs of staff and members.
  • Designs and implements education programs to ensure the quality of staff knowledge and skills.
  • Introduces new techniques/innovations based on advanced practice trends.
  • May serve as a preceptor to graduate healthcare students.
  • Provides consultation to physicians, nurses, and other health care providers in meeting the care needs of individuals or groups of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
  • Makes recommendations to change standards of care or standards of practice based on own research or the research of others.
  • Defines and implements best nursing practices.
  • Assists in interviewing staff and provides input into evaluations regarding clinical competence and provides coaching and counseling.
  • Participates and consults in setting the direction for QA&I monitoring, establishing standards, and evaluating outcomes.
  • Collects and analyzes data regarding patient care outcomes, trends, morbidity, and mortality.

    Final pay rate is dependent upon experience, education, training, and location.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $231,659.00 - $243,356.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
    Medical specialties:
  • Critical & Intensive Care
  • Pediatrics
    Shift:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
    Work setting:
  • Acute care



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Oakland, CA 94611: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Application Question(s):
  • How many years of interim leadership experience do you have?
  • What EMR/EHR systems have you worked with?
  • Do you have work history gaps of more than 30 days? If yes, please provide dates and explanations.
  • Please list any professional certifications you hold.
  • Please list all states in which you hold an unexpired nursing license.
  • What is your permanent address (if desired to travel outside of 55 miles)?
  • What is your COVID-19 Vaccination Status? If not vaccinated, do you have a religious or medical exemption?

    Education:
  • Master's (Required)

    Experience:
  • PICU nursing: 3 years (Required)

    License/Certification:
  • California RN License (Required)
  • ACLS Certification (Required)
  • BLS Certification (Required)
  • PALS Certification (Preferred)
  • PICU Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification Location: In person
    • Optimize Your Interviews
    Use our toolkit to optimize your interview process, improve your hiring decisions and enhance the candidate experience.
    Get the Toolkit

    What does a Clinical Nurse do?

    A Clinical Nurse may perform some tasks traditionally reserved for Doctors. Their ability to diagnose and treat patients can take the strain off of Physicians and improve the efficiency of your institution or practice. The advanced care provided by a Clinical Nurse may improve health outcomes. In their supervisory role, a Clinical Nurse establishes and implements policies, procedures and standards of care and coaches and trains other staff to help reduce the risk of medical errors and health complications. By acting as educators and trusted advisers to the people they treat, a Clinical Nurse may also increase patient satisfaction to benefit your facility or practice.

    Clinical Nurse skills and qualifications

    To perform Clinical Nurse job duties effectively, candidates must possess certain qualifications. Some highly desirable skills for the position include:

    • Advanced knowledge of medicine related to a certain specialty or field
    • Strong oral communication skills to interact with patients and staff and explain complex medical terms in a simple, easy-to-understand way
    • High-level written communication skills to write patient reports and develop clear, concise policies and procedures
    • Leadership skills to coach, train and supervise members of the care team
    • Deep understanding of standards of care, patient privacy laws and safety and infection control rules and regulations
    • Analytical skills to interpret the results of diagnostic tests
    • Problem-solving skills to select the right treatments for each patient and modify the care plan when required
    • Computer skills to operate electronic medical records software, word processors, spreadsheets and email

    Clinical Nurse experience requirements

    To become certified as a Clinical Nurse, a person must complete a minimum number of hours working as a Registered Nurse (RN). In most cases, around 500 hours of supervised work experience is required. Many training programs for Clinical Nurses require additional work experience for admission. As a result, most candidates for your position will have at least some previous nursing experience. Depending on your staffing needs, you may wish to focus on candidates who’ve been working in a Clinical Nurse role at another facility or practice for a year or more.

    Clinical Nurse education and training requirements

    Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is generally required to work as a Clinical Nurse. Before applying for certification, a prospective Clinical Nurse must first become a licensed RN. Education and training requirements vary by state but generally involve obtaining an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing and passing a written examination. From there, Nurses must then complete an approved Master of Science in Nursing or post-graduate Certificate in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program and pass another exam to gain Clinical Nurse certification.

    Clinical Nurse salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Clinical Nurse is $109,268 per year. The amount of annual income earned in Clinical Nurse careers depends on education, work experience, specialty and geographic location.

    Clinical Nurse salary expectations

    2025-11-0111.0541.9092.55HOURLY
    • Common salary: 41.90 HOURLY
    • Typical salaries range from 11.05 - 92.55 HOURLY
    • Find more information on Indeed Salaries

    *Indeed data – 2025-11-01

    Job description samples for similar positions

    If the description for a Clinical Nurse doesn’t fully align with your facility or practice needs, consider these related positions:

    Clinical Nurse job description FAQs

    Does the location of an institution or practice impact the job duties of a Clinical Nurse?

    Each state establishes its own laws to regulate the practice of clinical nursing. Some states allow Clinical Nurses to practice independently, while others mandate that they be supervised by an attending Physician. States may also permit Clinical Nurses to prescribe medications independently or under supervision. In other states, Clinical Nurses have no prescribing powers.

    What are the different specialties for Clinical Nurses?

    Some potential specialty areas for Clinical Nurses include:

    • Pediatrics: Cares for people under 18 years of age
    • Neonatal: Cares for infants from birth to 1 month of age
    • Adult/gerontology: Cares for people 18 years old and older
    • Gynecology/obstetrics: Focuses on the sexual and reproductive health of women
    • Psychiatric health: Focuses on mental health
    • Pain management: Helps patients manage acute or chronic pain
    • Emergency care: Works with patients in emergency rooms and urgent care centers
    • Oncology: Cares for cancer patients

    Who reports to a Clinical Nurse?

    A Clinical Nurse may directly supervise the RNs and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) working in a department, unit or practice. In addition, Medical Assistants and Medical Technologists may also report directly to a Clinical Nurse, depending on the organizational structure of a practice or facility.

    Optimize Your Interviews
    Use our toolkit to optimize your interview process, improve your hiring decisions and enhance the candidate experience.
    Get the Toolkit

    Three individuals are sitting at a table with a laptop, a disposable coffee cup, notebooks, and a phone visible. Two are facing each other, while the third’s back is to the camera. The setting appears to be a bright room with large windows.

    Hire your next Clinical Nurse today.

    Build a job description

    Job Description Examples

    Need help writing a job description for a specific role? Use these job description examples to create your next great job posting. Or if you’re ready to hire, post your job on Indeed.

    No search results found

      Related articles

      Best Interview Questions to Ask Candidates
      Read article
      How To Hire Employees: A Step-by-Step Guide
      Read article
      Roles and Responsibilities Template (With 3 Samples)
      Read article