Ascension

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Ascension$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross needed within 30 days of hire.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse from Indiana Board of Nursing required before starting.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist credential from ANCC or AACN must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
  • Master's degree in nursing is required.
  • Diploma from an accredited nursing school/college is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced direct nursing care per established policies and protocols.
  • Act as an expert consultant on clinical practice and professional development for staff.
  • Oversee clinical research projects supporting evidence-based practices.
  • Create, implement, and assess educational programs tailored to nursing.
  • Evaluate learning outcomes for patients and families and design teaching programs.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development.
  • Opportunity to manage clinical research and impact patient care.
  • Support for continuing education and training initiatives.
  • Engagement in shaping clinical practices and nursing standards.
  • Access to a full range of healthcare services provided by the facility.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Evansville, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent

Department/Specialty: Clinical Operation

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours a week, Day shift

How you'll make an impact in this role

Provide advanced care, consultation, research, management and education in a specific clinical area.

  • Provide advanced direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
  • Serve as an expert consultant for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development. Contribute to defining, directing and evaluating the nursing care and functions of clinical staff.
  • Manage clinical research projects in support of evidence-based practice and disseminate findings.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
  • May assess the learning needs of patients and families and develop and/or implement teaching programs.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required and Master's degree required.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced care, consultation, research, management and education in a specific clinical area.

  • Provide advanced direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
  • Serve as an expert consultant for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development. Contribute to defining, directing and evaluating the nursing care and functions of clinical staff.
  • Manage clinical research projects in support of evidence-based practice and disseminate findings.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
  • May assess the learning needs of patients and families and develop and/or implement teaching programs.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required and Master's degree required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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