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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Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Clinical Education

  • State College, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 2 days ago

s degree in related field Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact....

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 days ago

Nurse - PA (Required) **Education or Equivalent Experience:** + BSN and Masters Degree Required + 2+ years of Clinical experience in specific area assigned is required. + 2+ years of hospital based...

WOC Nurse Specialist

  • Stroudsburg, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Stroudsburg, PA
  • 6 days ago

WOC Nurse Specialist Full-Time Day Shift Department Wound Care Shift Details Day Shift, Full time day shift with flexible shifts. No holidays/weekends. Job ID wd-JR123716 Posted June 27, 2025 Join...

Part Time Clinical Nurse Consultant Pittsburgh West, PA

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago

Nurse (RN)/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) license strongly preferred. 3+ years experience with a strong clinical background in the Cardiac ICU (CICU), Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), Cardiovascular OR...

Programmatic Nurse Specialist - UPMC Presbyterian

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 20 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 20 days ago

The Programmatic Nurse Specialist is a professional registered nurse who leverages advanced clinical expertise and leadership skills to support and enhance nursing practice, patient care, and program...

Programmatic Nurse Specialist - UPMC Presbyterian Medical Arts Building

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 21 days ago

The Programmatic Nurse Specialist is a professional registered nurse who leverages advanced clinical expertise and leadership skills to support and enhance nursing practice, patient care, and program...

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...

Experience 3 Years experience in progressive clinical roles (Required) General Experience and ability in curriculum development & evaluation (Required) General Experience in a Clinical Nurse Specialist...

Nursing Professional Development Specialist, OR

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : Allegheny Health Network At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a...

Nursing Professional Development Specialist, OR

  • Bellevue, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : Allegheny Health Network At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a...

Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Clinical Ed

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

s degree in related field Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact....

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): Masters Degree in Nursing or Bachelors Degree in Nursing and Masters degree in related field Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or...

Nursing Professional Development Specialist, ED

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Board - upon hire - Required or Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing...

Clinical Nurse Educator, Operating Room

  • Bryn Mawr, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bryn Mawr, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Description\: Could you be our next Operating Room Clinical Nurse Educator at Bryn Mawr Hospital? Why work as an Operating Room Clinical Nurse Educator? Make an Impact! Leader, Coach, Mentor and...

Clinical Practice Nurse Leader - Peds Intensive Care Unit

  • Hershey, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 45+ 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...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.

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
29.8%
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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