Job DescriptionWe 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, we invite you to apply.
Benefits: As part of our renowned healthcare system, both part-time and full-time employees enjoy a diverse benefits package, which includes:
- 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.
