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Indiana University Health

Clinical Nurse Specialist

fishers, IN

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Job description

Overview

At Indiana University Health, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving lives. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care, advance your career, and contribute to a supportive community committed to excellence.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Indiana University Health Fishers Team supporting our inpatient units - Medical Surgical, Critical Care, and Emergency Department. There is also cross coverage for Periop and Maternal/L&D between North and Fishers.

Join Our Team:

Indiana University Health West Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering professional growth. If you are a dedicated advanced practice nurse passionate about impacting patient outcomes and advancing nursing practice,

Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid medical leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Position Overview:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a Masters-prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse dedicated to enhancing patient care outcomes within the Medical Surgical Units. Serving in five key roles—Expert Clinician, Educator, Leader, Researcher, and Consultant—the CNS actively influences patient care practices, nursing excellence, and system improvements across their specialty areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a clinical expert in medical-surgical nursing practices, providing advanced consultation and support to staff and leadership.

Develop and facilitate educational programs to enhance staff competency and promote evidence-based practice.

Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in research activities aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize systems and processes that support safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Provide mentorship and support to nursing staff, fostering professional development and clinical excellence.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required.

Master in nursing as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) required.

Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license and meets regulatory requirements to practice as a CNS.

Requires 3-5 years of advanced clinical skills typically gained through nursing experience.

Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.

Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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fishers, IN, 46085, US

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