Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Media, PA

A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a highly skilled professional in the nursing industry who delivers direct patient care and expert consultations in one of many nursing specialties, such as oncology, pediatrics, palliative care, and others. They play a key leadership role in healthcare organizations, driving change, enhancing patient safety, and improving the quality of care. Their responsibilities include diagnosing and treating health conditions, educating patients and their families about disease management, and conducting research to advance healthcare practices. They also play a significant role in staff education and mentorship, and policy development.

Before becoming a CNS, a person might have roles such as a Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse, or Nurse Educator, acquiring a broad base of clinical experience. To become a CNS, a person must have a Master's or Doctoral degree in a specialized area of nursing, and they must also hold the necessary certifications relative to their specialty. These may include an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist-BC, Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist-Adult-Gerontology, or Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist-BC, among others. Important skills for a CNS include leadership, effective communication, critical thinking, and advanced clinical skills in their specialty area.

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Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 2 days ago

- Required and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - NICU

  • Talleyville, DE (10 miles from Media, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Talleyville, DE (10 miles from Media, PA)
  • 9 days ago

(or compact state) Advanced Practice Nurse (as a Clinical Nurse Specialist) Licensure Required Board Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist...

Clinical Nurse Educator- Per Diem- Med/Surg/Telemetry

  • Media, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Media, PA
  • 10 days ago

Could you be our next Clinical Nurse Educator at Riddle Hospital? Why work as a Clinical Nurse Educator with Main Line Health? Make an Impact! The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible and...

IQVIA - Per Diem - RN Clinical Nurse Educator - Philadelphia, PA

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 12 days ago

You will be responsible for training and educating Registered Nurses and Physicians on a new medical device primarily used in the Infusion, Vascular Access, Critical Care unit(s) setting....

Clinical Nurse Educator - Nursing Administration - Mullica Hill - Wound Care

  • Mullica Hill, NJ (18 miles from Media, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ (18 miles from Media, PA)
  • 26 days ago

Registered Nurse in NJ or compact state license. Minimum of three years clinical nurse experience. Certification/Licensure: National certification in area of specialty within 1 year of hire....

CLIN NURSE SPECIALIST-Behavioral Health-Episcopal Campus

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

and/or Nursing Education role (Preferred) License/Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support (Required) RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)...

CLIN NURSE SPECIALIST-General Transplant Prog Spprt- 40HR Day Shift (8:00am to 4:30pm)

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

and/or Nursing Education role (Preferred) License/Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support (Required) RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Critical Care Full-Time

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Media, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

and/or Nursing Education role (Preferred) License/Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support (Required) RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required) ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)...

Demographic Data for Media, PA

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Media, PA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Clinical Nurse Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Media, PA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.3%
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
Associate's Degree
16.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.8%
Doctorate Degree
6.3%
High School or GED
4.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clinical Nurse Specialists in Media, PA
2-4 years
55.2%
4-6 years
20.7%
1-2 years
13.8%
None
6.9%
6-8 years
3.4%


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