Clinical Nurse Specialist or Intern 1.0 D

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Crown Point seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist to advance perioperative nursing practice and act as a clinical expert within the surgical team. The role emphasizes implementing evidence-based care and leading educational initiatives for patients and staff.

Candidates should hold a Master’s CNS degree with clinical focus (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of perioperative experience, plus BLS and unit certifications.

Qualifications

• CNS requires Master’s Degree with clinical CNS focus.
• Post‑Master’s CNS certificate if MSN was not CNS-focused.
• Minimum 3 years perioperative nursing experience.
• Active RN license in Indiana.
• BLS certification.
• Unit-specific certifications per unit.

Responsibilities

• Advance perioperative nursing practice through innovative solutions and evidence-based care.
• Serve as a clinical expert in perioperative patient care within the surgical team.
• Assist with provision of surgical care compliant with facility, state and federal regulations.
• Integrate research into perioperative care via evidence-based practice.
• Develop and evaluate educational programs for perioperative patients, staff, and families.

Skills

Nursing expertise

Educational program development

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master’s Degree CNS (clinical focus)

Post‑Master’s CNS certificate (if MSN not CNS‑focused)

3 years perioperative surgical nursing experience

Active RN license (Indiana)

Tools

ACLS

PALS

NRP

BLS

Unit-specific certifications

Job description

Franciscan Health Crown Point

12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307

Nurse specialists are a special breed. They are able to provide all the skill-based, compassionate care you’d expect from a nurse, while also thinking outside the box. Our clinical nurse specialists implement innovative solutions and integrate research into practical care. They process information carefully and support decisions with proven facts. They take nursing one step further and constantly strive to improve surgical care.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Advance practice of nursing by implementing innovative alternative solutions that address complex system problems and/or patient care issues.

• Serve as clinical expert in the delivery of perioperative patient care.

• Assist with the provision of surgical care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.

• Integrate research into the perioperative clinical environment through the implementation of evidence-based practice.

• Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate educational programs for perioperative patients and their families, staff, and the community.

• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, act as a change agent to develop system performance standards to improve perioperative patient outcomes.

• Perioperative Registered Nurse Experience - REQUIRED

Qualifications: CNS

• Required - Certificate Post-Master’s Degree CNS certificate if MSN was not focused on the application of the CNS role

• Required - Master’s Degree Clinical focus program as a CNS

• Required - 3 years Clinical area of expertise - Surgical Experience

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board

• Unit Specific Certifications - Franciscan Alliance As Required by Unit

OR

Qualifications CNS Intern

• REQUIRED - Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree CNS program

• REQUIRED - Must maintain continued enrollment and complete CNS program within 3 years to remain eligible for the CNS Intern position.

• REQUIRED - Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

• Unit Specific Certifications - Franciscan Alliance As Required by Unit

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association As Required by Unit

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association As Required by Unit

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - The American Academy of Pediatrics As Required by Unit

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.