Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Hawaii
Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs in Hawaii concentrate in acute care, oncology, and behavioral health, with the strongest hiring activity centered on Honolulu, Hilo, and Maui. Major systems with consistent CNS demand include Hawaii Pacific Health, The Queen's Health Systems, and Maui Health, which anchor the state's tertiary and community hospital network. Geriatrics, diabetes management, and psychiatric-mental health are among the most in-demand specialties, reflecting Hawaii's older population demographics and ongoing primary care gaps across the islands. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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BAYADA Home Health Care
RN Clinical Manager — Home Health (Honolulu, HI)
Location: Honolulu, HI Salary: $90,000–$120,000 (DOE) + quarterly bonuses
Relocation assistance available
Exciting opportunity to lead clinical care on Oahu!!!
BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring an RN Clinical Manager for our Oahu Visits (OAV) office. This is a rare chance to grow your nursing leadership career while living on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. We offer relocation assistance to help make the move easy.
If you're a clinically strong nurse who loves mentoring field staff and making sure every client receives exceptional care, this role was made for you. You won't just manage a team — you'll shape a culture of clinical excellence and directly improve the lives of clients and families.
Why you'll love this role
- Real impact. Your leadership shapes the care experience for every client your office serves.
- Mentor and grow nurses. Develop field staff, build competencies, and help your team do their best work.
- Island life. Build a meaningful career in a place you'll be proud to call home — relocation support included.
- Mission-driven team. Join an organization celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.
What you'll do
- Lead and support field staff in delivering high-quality, compassionate client care.
- Serve as internal case manager and client advocate — coordinating care, assignments, and care plans for the best possible outcomes.
- Oversee service quality, including clinical documentation review and key performance measures.
- Match the right clinicians to each client and ensure individualized care plans are developed, implemented, and kept current.
- Provide clinical oversight: hiring, validating competency, reviewing performance, supporting education, and supervising care.
- Partner with office leadership and the Clinical Practice Office to launch programs and strengthen training.
- Represent BAYADA in the community, including outreach to physicians and facilities.
What we're looking for
- Active RN license in good standing (BSN or master's preferred; required where state regulations apply).
- At least 2 years of home health or community health nursing experience.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of achieving goals and taking on growing responsibility.
- Alignment with our values of compassion, excellence, and reliability — The BAYADA Way.
What we offer
- Competitive salary — $90,000–$120,000 depending on experience, plus quarterly incentive bonuses.
- Relocation assistance. To help make your move to Oahu easy.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage — Choose from Kaiser (HMO) or HMSA (PPO) plans, with prescription drug coverage included.
- Company-paid life & AD&D insurance, With optional voluntary life coverage.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability. Income protection if you're unable to work.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off — Vacation that grows with tenure, plus paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid sick time.
- Flexible Spending Accounts For health care and dependent care.
- Tuition reimbursement to support your continued education and growth.
- Employee Assistance Program At no cost to you.
Ready to apply?
Take the next step in your nursing leadership career. Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch.
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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Where Hawaii roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Job Market in Hawaii
A snapshot from current Hawaii openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BAYADA Home Health Care7

- The Queen's Medical Center5

- Kaiser Permanente3

- Always Best Care Senior Services3

- Lili'uokalani Trust2L
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Medical Devices3
- Manufacturing1
- Technology & Software1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Hawaii Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nurse specialist jobs across Hawaii.
- Active Hawaii RN license issued or recognized by the Hawaii Board of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice in a clinical specialty
- National certification as a clinical nurse specialist from ANCC or a specialty board
- Minimum of two to three years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty area
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement evidence-based clinical practice protocols
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in an acute care or ambulatory setting
Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical nurse specialist in Hawaii?
You must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Hawaii Board of Nursing and complete a graduate-level clinical nurse specialist program at the master's or doctoral level. Hawaii employers consistently expect national CNS certification from a recognized body such as ANCC before hire. Most facilities across Oahu and the neighbor islands also require documented clinical hours in your chosen specialty, such as adult-gerontology, pediatrics, or psychiatric-mental health, before granting full CNS privileges.
How much do clinical nurse specialists make in Hawaii?
Clinical nurse specialists in Hawaii earn a median of about $136,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,500 for the lowest 10% to over $147,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical nurse specialists in Hawaii?
Hawaii clinical nurse specialist roles are posted by BAYADA Home Health Care, The Queen's Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hawaii's hospital market is concentrated among a small number of large integrated systems, so these employers account for a significant share of all CNS openings statewide.
Which Hawaii cities have the most clinical nurse specialist jobs?
Honolulu, Hilo, and Wailuku are where the most clinical nurse specialist openings in Hawaii are posted. Honolulu drives the majority of demand as the state's primary center for tertiary hospitals and specialty care, while Hilo and Maui openings are backed by regional medical centers that serve neighbor island populations with limited access to off-island referrals.
Are there remote clinical nurse specialist jobs in Hawaii?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical nurse specialist work is fundamentally hands-on, involving direct patient assessment, staff education, and bedside consultation, which limits remote options. About 24% of clinical nurse specialist openings tied to Hawaii are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how few portions of the role can be performed off-site. The parts most likely to accommodate remote work are telehealth consultation, quality improvement projects, and policy or protocol development.
How can I get hired as a clinical nurse specialist in Hawaii with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is completing a CNS graduate program that includes a Hawaii-based clinical practicum, which builds direct relationships with hiring managers at systems like Hawaii Pacific Health or The Queen's Health Systems before you graduate. New graduate CNS candidates often enter through nurse educator, quality improvement coordinator, or staff development roles that transfer CNS competencies. Securing your ANCC specialty certification before applying, even without extensive post-graduate experience, signals clinical readiness and gives you a concrete edge in Hawaii's competitive credentialed-nurse market.
Where can I find and apply to clinical nurse specialist jobs in Hawaii?
You can find and apply to clinical nurse specialist jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current Hawaii openings across hospitals, health systems, and community health organizations statewide. Search the listings, find roles that fit your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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