Perioperative Clinical Nurse Specialist

Indiana University Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid medical leave

Job summary

Indiana University Health North Hospital seeks a Masters-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialist to elevate patient care across medical-surgical units, serving as expert clinician, educator, leader, researcher, and consultant.

The CNS will drive nursing excellence, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and mentor staff to advance perioperative and medical-surgical practices within a supportive hospital system.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• MSN with Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) specialization required.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license (CNS in IN).
• 3–5 years of advanced clinical experience in medical-surgical or perioperative settings.
• BLS certification; ACLS may be required by department policy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert in medical-surgical nursing practices and provide advanced consultation.
• Develop and facilitate educational programs to enhance staff competency.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in research to improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize systems and processes for safe, patient-centered care.
• Mentor and support nursing staff to foster professional development and clinical excellence.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Educational program development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nursing leadership

Education

BSN

MSN (CNS)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Indiana University Health North Hospital seeks a Masters-prepared Clinical Nurse Specialist to elevate patient care across medical-surgical units, serving as expert clinician, educator, leader, researcher, and consultant.

The CNS will drive nursing excellence, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and mentor staff to advance perioperative and medical-surgical practices within a supportive hospital system.