Clinical Nurse Specialist: Med-Surg, Critical Care & ED

Indiana University 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 is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Fishers team supporting inpatient Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, and Emergency Department units. The CNS will also cross-cover perioperative and Maternal/Newborn services as needed between North and Fishers.

The CNS is a Masters-prepared APRN who leads education, quality improvement, and system improvements, serving as a clinical expert, educator, leader, researcher, and consultant to promote evidence-based

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• MSN with CNS specialization required.
• Active Indiana RN license or NLC and eligible to practice as CNS.
• 3–5 years of advanced clinical nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Additional ACLS or unit-specific life support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert in medical-surgical nursing and provide advanced consultation.
• Develop and deliver educational programs to enhance staff competency.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in research.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care systems.
• Mentor nursing staff and promote clinical excellence.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Educational programs

Quality improvement

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

MSN CNS

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Fishers team supporting inpatient Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, and Emergency Department units. The CNS will also cross-cover perioperative and Maternal/Newborn services as needed between North and Fishers.

The CNS is a Masters-prepared APRN who leads education, quality improvement, and system improvements, serving as a clinical expert, educator, leader, researcher, and consultant to promote evidence-based