Clinical Nurse Specialist

IU Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid medical leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support inpatient Medical Surgical, Critical Care, and Emergency Department units in Fishers. The CNS will serve as an expert clinician, educator, leader, researcher, and consultant across specialty areas, guiding practice and patient outcomes.

This Masters-prepared CNS role emphasizes staff development, evidence-based care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance nursing excellence and systemwide improvements.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• MSN with CNS specialization required.
• RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license with CNS privileges.
• 3–5 years of advanced clinical nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Additional advanced life support certifications may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert in medical-surgical nursing and provide advanced consultation 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 to improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize systems and processes for safe, effective patient care.
• Provide mentorship and support to nursing staff to foster professional development and clinical excellence.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Education & training

Leadership

Education

BSN

MSN CNS

Job description

Overview

At Indiana University Health, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving lives. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care, advance your career, and contribute to a supportive community committed to excellence.

We 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:

• 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.