Job DescriptionYour New RoleAs a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be supporting Acute Care/Medical Surgical at Riley Children's Hospital, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of care, reducing nursing practice gaps, and implementing evidence-based practice and nursing research.an influential role where your expertise can shine. This is a salaried nursing leadership role aligned with the Nursing Practice department
Whether you're an established CNS or clinical nurse expert aspiring to become one, we encourage you to apply. We also offer secondary roles for those interested in pursuing CNS programs in the future!Empower Your CareerAt IU Health, we prioritize your personal and professional growth. You'll gain access to a wealth of resources, including:
- Comprehensive training and leadership development opportunities
- A clear path for advancement through promotions and cross-training initiatives
- A competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, a matching 401K, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs that support your health and well-being
What You'll DoA Clinical Nurse Specialist functions as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse leader dedicated to supporting nursing practice within three spheres of impact: patient, nursing, and system/organization.
Patient sphere: The Clinical Nurse Specialist supports complex and high-risk patient populations by providing expert clinical consultation, including advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management, while developing evidence-based care recommendations and advocating for patient rights and preferences.
Nursing sphere: The CNS mentors and role-models nursing practice excellence, standardizes evidence-based clinical practices, assesses the care and practice environment for improvement opportunities, and partners with interdisciplinary teams to prevent and mitigate patient harm.
Systems sphere: At the organizational level, the CNS leads unit, hospital, and system evidence-based practice initiatives; advises on nursing policies, guidelines, and protocols; evaluates new clinical products and technology; and supports the implementation and sustainment of nursing practice changes.
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.
Take the Next Step!If you're ready to elevate your nursing career and be part of a team that truly values dedication, innovation, and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Join us at Riley Children's Health and make a lasting impact on the future of pediatric care. Apply today!
