5-7 years of Critical Care/ICU experience with a focus on evidence-based practice
Master's Degree in a Clinical focus program as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Minimum of 3 years in a clinical area of expertise
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State Licensing Board
Responsibilities
Implement innovative solutions to address complex patient care issues
Serve as a clinical expert in patient care delivery
Ensure compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations in patient care
Integrate research into clinical practice through evidence-based methods
Develop and evaluate educational programs for patients, families, and staff
Act as a change agent within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Supportive work environment focused on innovative patient care
Participation in a multi-disciplinary team for collaborative care
Access to resources for integrating research into practice
Full Job Description
Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237
The Clinical Nurse Specialists able to provide all the skill-based, compassionate care you’d expect from a nurse, while also thinking outside the box. Our clinical nurse specialists implement innovative solutions and integrate research into practical care. They process information carefully and support decisions with proven facts. They take nursing one step further and constantly strive to improve surgical care.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Full Time Days
Advance practice of nursing by implementing innovative alternative solutions that address complex system problems and/or patient care issues.
Serve as clinical expert in the delivery of patient care.
Assist with the provision of patient care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
Integrate research into the clinical environment through the implementation of evidence-based practice.
Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate educational programs for patients and their families, staff, and the community.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, act as a change agent to develop system performance standards to improve patient outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Critical Care/ICU experience required with demonstrated expertise in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and management of complex critically ill patients
Required Master's Degree Clinical focus program as a CNS
3 years Clinical area of expertise Required
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Never or Rarely
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, .
About Franciscan Health
Franciscan Health is a Catholic healthcare system with 14 hospitals and numerous clinics located in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. The system is a member of the Mishawaka-based Franciscan Alliance, which is one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the United States. Franciscan Health provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, neurology, women's health, and pediatrics.
