Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Educator- Per Diem- Med/Surg/Telemetry

  • United, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • United, PA
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day 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....

BH Nurse Specialist (Part-time)

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 10 days ago

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (...

BH Nurse Specialist (Casual)

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 11 days ago

Consult Liaison service is a collegial, academically minded, innovative team consisting of psychiatry and nursing serving as liaisons between medical and mental health. Clinicians advance...

Urgent Response Nurse Specialist

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 13 days ago

Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients...

Clinical Practice Nurse Leader - Pediatric Intermediate Care

  • Hershey, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 16 days ago

s Degree in Nursing required 5 years of clinical experience in area of expertise Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through...

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Nursing required 5 years of clinical experience in area of expertise Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a...

RN Clinical Practice Nurse Leader - Peds Hematology Oncology

  • Hershey, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 30+ days ago

s degree in Nursing Five (5) years of related experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license...

Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Neonatal ICU), West Penn Hospital

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 26 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 26 days ago

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : *This position will cover the Neonatal ICU.* NEONATAL ICU: West Penns Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a 63 bed Level III Nursery. WEST PENN...

Clinical Practice Nurse Leader - 3 Acute Care Medical Onc

  • Hershey, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 30+ days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: M asters Degree in Nursing required 5 years of clinical experience in area of expertise C urrently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds...

Clinical Practice Nurse Leader - 1 Acute Care Trauma Surg

  • Hershey, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 30+ days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): Masters Degree in Nursing required Five (5) years of clinical experience in area of expertise Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or...

Faculty Specialist - Nurse Anesthesia

  • Scranton, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, hold certification as a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), and have evidence of formal instruction in curriculum, evaluation, and instruction....

WOC Nurse Specialist

  • Allentown, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Join a team that delivers excellence. Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Critical Care Full-Time

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, 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)...

Clinical Nurse Leader ER Nights/Evenings FT

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is hiring a Clinical Nurse Leader (RN) for the ER! Come join our family and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to improving lives. Clinical Nurse Leader (RN)...

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Clinical Nurse Specialists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Master's Degree
33.3%
Bachelor's Degree
29.6%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
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 Pennsylvania
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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