Ascension

Clinical Nurse Specialist Cardiovascular

Ascension • $85K — $100K *
Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Master's degree in Nursing required.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist credential from AACN or ANCC within 1 year or RN credential from ANCC or Indiana Board prior to hire.
  • 3-5 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular Care preferred.
  • Experience in teaching/education and leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced care and consultation in cardiovascular nursing.
  • Implement high-level patient care per established protocols.
  • Consult on program development and clinical staff functions.
  • Manage and disseminate findings from clinical research projects.
  • Develop and evaluate educational plans for nursing staff.
  • Assess patient and family learning needs for educational programming.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and financial resources.
  • Paid time off and holidays for work-life balance.
  • Ascension-paid tuition and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program and emotional well-being resources.
  • Family support through parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Optional benefits like legal and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent

Department/Specialty: Cardiovascular Thoracic Transplant ICU

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you'll make an impact in this role

  • You will 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 utilize 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.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Registered Nurse credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

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

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • 3 - 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular Care
  • Teaching/Education experience
  • Leadership experience
  • Need to be flexible on shift (support staff development - days, nights, and weekends)


Responsibilities

  • You will 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 utilize 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.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Registered Nurse credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to 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
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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