Cardiovascular CNS: Advanced Care & Education

Ascension Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Cardiovascular Thoracic Transplant ICU at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN.

This full-time, day-shift role focuses on advanced nursing care, education, and clinical leadership within a specialized program. You will lead evidence-based practice projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and program development.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of hire date.
• CNS credentialing from AACN within 12 months of hire date or transfer date.
• CNS credentialing from ANCC within 12 months of hire date or transfer date.
• RN credentialing from ANCC completed prior to hire date or transfer date.
• RN credentialing from Indiana Board of Nursing completed prior to hire date or transfer date.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Master's degree in nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced care, consultation, research, management and education in a clinical area.
• Provide advanced direct nursing care per policies and protocols.
• Serve as expert consultant for staff in program development, clinical practice and professional development.
• Manage clinical research projects supporting evidence-based practice and disseminate findings.
• Develop, implement and evaluate educational plans/programs and measure learning outcomes.
• Assess learning needs of patients and families and implement teaching programs.

Education

BLS Provider

CNS credentialed by AACN

CNS credentialed by ANCC

RN credentialed by ANCC

RN credentialed by Indiana Board of Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Ascension Health is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Cardiovascular Thoracic Transplant ICU at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN.

This full-time, day-shift role focuses on advanced nursing care, education, and clinical leadership within a specialized program. You will lead evidence-based practice projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and program development.