Clinical Nurse Specialist: Expert Clinician & Leader

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

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.