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Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, outpatient clinics, and long-term care settings, from staff-level to lead and director roles, with common specializations in oncology, pediatrics, and critical care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities.
With the nation’s largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career.
Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 8,000 team members including 5,000 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and team members.
Join a company that is taking action to develop an inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding culture for all team members. At Option Care Health your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you’re empowered to grow. Cultivating a team with a variety of talents, backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger, innovative, and more impactful. Our organization requires extraordinary people to provide extraordinary care, so we are investing in a culture that attracts, hires and retains the best and brightest talent in healthcare.
Job Description Summary:
The Clinical Transition Specialist is an experienced sales professional who uses sales techniques to sell Option Care products and services to discharging patients. They are responsible for educating patients, their families and the facility staff about how the services and products will be facilitated at an alternative site. Clinical Transition Specialists ensure proper placement of patients within the Home Health Care setting by assessing patients, gathering preadmission information, collaborating with internal (intake) and external (case managers, discharge planners) partners to ensure quality of service and implementation of an effective treatment plan. Clinical Transition Specialists are also responsible for proactively building strong relationships with referral sources and partnering with Account Managers to grow referral rates and achieve sales goals.Job Description:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively maintains and grows relationships with referrals sources to increase sales and patient starts. Serves as key point of contact and representative of Option Care to provide education, assistance, and service to referral sources.
- Interacts with area service providers on a daily basis to sell Option Care services that could assist in the care for discharging patients. Conducts assessment of patients selected by the hospital to ensure patient is a viable candidate for alternative site care.
- Uses sales techniques to educate patients, their families and the facility staff about the services and products provided by Option Care.
- Provides hands on, in person education to patients and their caregivers with the goal of timely discharge and therapy independence.
- Effectively communicates with agency staff, medical team, patients and family throughout the discharge process to implement an effective treatment plan.
- Responsible for collecting, reviewing and completing pre-admission information and securing related signoff.
- Partners with Account Manager and Regional Sales Director to create and execute area business and growth plan.
- Communicates frequently with Account Manager to discuss opportunities, assess progress, and provide feedback related to promoting the services of Option Care
- Partners with Account Manager and marketing staff to deliver educational and promotional programs to patient/caregiver and referral sources.
- Reviews the patient’s medical record to obtain both pertinent medical history and primary/ secondary insurance payor information and communicates this to patient registration department.
- Proactively initiates care transition coordination with referral sources and internal partners to ensure seamless patient transitions to home or ATS. Participates with any data collection required for therapy start and patient tracking process. This may include facilitating the transfer of orders via phone, fax, and e-prescribing
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information and observes legal guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information.
- Provides oversight and input to the providers regarding the patient and proper assessment and treatment process and transition to home care.
- Serves as a point of contact, coordination, and communication with other providers.
- Makes arrangements for any special medical supplies or appliances to be available.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NO
(i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.)
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed Pharmacist in the state of practice and at least 2 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization in the business community and with vendors.
- Experience applying knowledge of standard practices for all services offered as well as current relevant and applicable standards (i.e. ACHC, URAC standards).
- Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards of services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Basic PC skills: Able to competently use internet, email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
- Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve and improve processes.
- Access to a reliable means of transportation which will enable the incumbents to travel to care facilities, home visits and multiple hospitals. If such means of transportation would include a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance would be required.
- Able to plan, organize and make presentations
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travels to and from partnerships facilities, community hospitals, and medical practice offices to sell Option Care Services, process referrals and provide live education and training support to patient/caregiver and referral sources.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Hands on home or alternate site infusion or discharge planning experience
Experience growing service provider partnerships
Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below:
Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Pay Range is $76,745.23-$127,901.22Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time off
- Bonding Time Off
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- HSA Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- myFlexPay
- Family Support
- Mental Health Services
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Award/Recognition Programs
Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities.
With the nation’s largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career.
Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 8,000 team members including 5,000 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and team members.
Join a company that is taking action to develop an inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding culture for all team members. At Option Care Health your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you’re empowered to grow. Cultivating a team with a variety of talents, backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger, innovative, and more impactful. Our organization requires extraordinary people to provide extraordinary care, so we are investing in a culture that attracts, hires and retains the best and brightest talent in healthcare.
Job Description Summary:
The Clinical Transition Specialist is an experienced sales professional who uses sales techniques to sell Option Care products and services to discharging patients. They are responsible for educating patients, their families and the facility staff about how the services and products will be facilitated at an alternative site. Clinical Transition Specialists ensure proper placement of patients within the Home Health Care setting by assessing patients, gathering preadmission information, collaborating with internal (intake) and external (case managers, discharge planners) partners to ensure quality of service and implementation of an effective treatment plan. Clinical Transition Specialists are also responsible for proactively building strong relationships with referral sources and partnering with Account Managers to grow referral rates and achieve sales goals.Job Description:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively maintains and grows relationships with referrals sources to increase sales and patient starts. Serves as key point of contact and representative of Option Care to provide education, assistance, and service to referral sources.
- Interacts with area service providers on a daily basis to sell Option Care services that could assist in the care for discharging patients. Conducts assessment of patients selected by the hospital to ensure patient is a viable candidate for alternative site care.
- Uses sales techniques to educate patients, their families and the facility staff about the services and products provided by Option Care.
- Provides hands on, in person education to patients and their caregivers with the goal of timely discharge and therapy independence.
- Effectively communicates with agency staff, medical team, patients and family throughout the discharge process to implement an effective treatment plan.
- Responsible for collecting, reviewing and completing pre-admission information and securing related signoff.
- Partners with Account Manager and Regional Sales Director to create and execute area business and growth plan.
- Communicates frequently with Account Manager to discuss opportunities, assess progress, and provide feedback related to promoting the services of Option Care
- Partners with Account Manager and marketing staff to deliver educational and promotional programs to patient/caregiver and referral sources.
- Reviews the patient’s medical record to obtain both pertinent medical history and primary/ secondary insurance payor information and communicates this to patient registration department.
- Proactively initiates care transition coordination with referral sources and internal partners to ensure seamless patient transitions to home or ATS. Participates with any data collection required for therapy start and patient tracking process. This may include facilitating the transfer of orders via phone, fax, and e-prescribing
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information and observes legal guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information.
- Provides oversight and input to the providers regarding the patient and proper assessment and treatment process and transition to home care.
- Serves as a point of contact, coordination, and communication with other providers.
- Makes arrangements for any special medical supplies or appliances to be available.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NO
(i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.)
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed Pharmacist in the state of practice and at least 2 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization in the business community and with vendors.
- Experience applying knowledge of standard practices for all services offered as well as current relevant and applicable standards (i.e. ACHC, URAC standards).
- Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards of services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Basic PC skills: Able to competently use internet, email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
- Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve and improve processes.
- Access to a reliable means of transportation which will enable the incumbents to travel to care facilities, home visits and multiple hospitals. If such means of transportation would include a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance would be required.
- Able to plan, organize and make presentations
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travels to and from partnerships facilities, community hospitals, and medical practice offices to sell Option Care Services, process referrals and provide live education and training support to patient/caregiver and referral sources.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Hands on home or alternate site infusion or discharge planning experience
Experience growing service provider partnerships
Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below:
Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Pay Range is $76,745.23-$127,901.22Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time off
- Bonding Time Off
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- HSA Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- myFlexPay
- Family Support
- Mental Health Services
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Award/Recognition Programs
Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services26
- Education5
- Science & Research1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nurse specialist jobs.
- Active APRN license and CNS certification from AACN or NACNS in a recognized specialty
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program
- Minimum two to three years of clinical experience in the relevant patient population or specialty area
- Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement initiatives, protocol development, or evidence-based practice projects
- Strong skills in staff education, clinical coaching, and interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
Tips for Your Clinical Nurse Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to population focus
Recruiters scan for your patient population and setting immediately. Separate your clinical experience by specialty area, such as acute care or geriatrics, so hiring managers see the match before they read past your summary. Generic nursing resumes get passed over fast.
List your CNS certifications prominently
Your APRN license, CNS certification from AACN or NACNS, and any specialty board credentials belong near the top of your resume, not buried in a footer. Many applicant tracking systems filter on these exact terms before a human ever sees your application.
Target postings that name your specialty scope
Filter openings by the specific population or system focus you are trained in, whether that is neonatal, psychiatric, or cardiac. Applying broadly dilutes your candidacy. A role written for your exact specialty scope is where your application will be most competitive.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical nurse specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare outcome-based clinical examples
Interviewers for clinical nurse specialist roles ask you to walk through a quality improvement initiative or a protocol you developed. Have two or three ready with measurable outcomes, such as reduced readmissions or shorter ICU stays, described in plain language your panel can follow.
Negotiate beyond base compensation
When you reach the offer stage, ask about continuing education allowances, professional membership reimbursement, and research time, since these directly support your CNS role and are often negotiable even when base pay is fixed. Many candidates overlook this entirely.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical nurse specialists?
The companies hiring the most clinical nurse specialists right now include Emory Healthcare, Ascension, and OU Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Indiana, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and academic medical centers consistently account for the majority of postings.
How many clinical nurse specialist jobs are remote?
About 11% of clinical nurse specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other advanced practice roles because most positions require hands-on patient contact. Sub-specialties with the strongest remote presence include informatics consultation, telehealth care coordination, and population health management roles within large health systems.
How do you become a clinical nurse specialist?
You start by earning a registered nurse license and building clinical experience in your target population, then complete a graduate CNS program at the MSN or DNP level accredited by CCNE or ACEN. After graduating, you apply for APRN licensure in your state and sit for a CNS certification exam through AACN or NACNS in your chosen specialty. Most states then require periodic renewal of both your license and certification.
Can you get hired as a clinical nurse specialist with limited experience?
Yes, some health systems hire new CNS graduates into structured residency or fellowship programs designed to bridge the gap between graduate training and independent practice. Your strongest asset is alignment between your clinical placement specialty and the role you are targeting. Highlighting any quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice work, or preceptorship experience from your graduate program gives your application concrete weight beyond your degree.
What does the clinical nurse specialist interview process look like?
Most CNS interviews run across two or three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with a recruiter or nurse manager focused on your specialty background and licensure. A second round often involves a panel with nursing leadership, a medical director, and sometimes a quality or education team member who will ask you to walk through a clinical scenario or a past improvement project. Some employers add a brief skills or case review as a final step.
Where can I find and apply to clinical nurse specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical nurse specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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