Registered Nurse -Clinical Specialty Coordinator (CVOR)

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is recruiting an RN - Clinical Specialty Coordinator (CVOR) to lead and coordinate care for high-acuity CVOR patients.

The role blends clinical expertise with education and system leadership to uplift patient care quality and staff development within the CVOR service line. Responsibilities include assessments, clinical judgment, curriculum development, and collaboration with surgeons, PAs, perfusionists, nurses, and tech staff.

Qualifications

• ASN required for nursing practice.
• BSN preferred for advanced roles.
• RN license in Indiana or NLC required.
• BLS certification required by AHA.
• CVOR/CVICU experience preferred; not required.
• Strong clinical judgment and curriculum development ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for high-acuity patients across all ages within the CVOR service line.
• Conduct assessments and exercise clinical judgment to plan patient care.
• Serve as clinical expert and resource for staff and leaders.
• Lead unit and system activities supporting service line goals.
• Develop and oversee core curricula and staff education/orientation with educators.
• Act as role model and resource within the management team.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Curriculum development

Staff education

Leadership

Education

ASN in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Location: On-site at IU Health Bloomington Hospital, 2651 E Discovery Parkway, Bloomington, IN 47408

Shift: Flexible schedule of either 4 10-hour shifts or 5 8-hour shifts. Call requirements are every third weekend, plus approximately 2-3 overnight call shifts per week, with a 30-minute response time.

Position: RN - Clinical Specialty Coordinator (CVOR)

The Clinical Nurse - Clinical Specialty Coordinator coordinates a service line of care for a similar patient population of high-acuity patients of all ages within their department. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, clinical judgment of physiological health, monitoring patient status, and developing appropriate care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. This role serves as a clinical expert to assigned staff, acts as a strong unit leader, and performs unit and system leadership activities as needed to support the specific service line. The coordinator applies advanced clinical knowledge of the specialty, is required to scrub and/or circulate, and oversees the development of core curricula in conjunction with clinical educators and system education. They oversee orientation and ongoing education of staff within the service line, acting as a role model and resource, while keeping IU Health's Mission and Vision at the forefront of all patient care and system activities.

Position Overview

The RN - Clinical Specialty Coordinator plays a key leadership role, combining clinical expertise with educational and system leadership duties to enhance patient care quality and staff development within a designated specialty service line.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for high-acuity patients across all ages within the service line.
• Conduct extensive assessments and exercise clinical judgment to monitor and plan patient care.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for assigned staff.
• Lead unit and system activities supporting the service line's goals.
• Develop and oversee a core curriculum for staff education and orientation, collaborating with educators and system training teams.
• Act as a role model, resource, and member of the management team.
• Ensure all activities align with IU Health's Mission and Vision, emphasizing patient-centered care and system excellence.
• Coordinate the CVOR service line and work closely with the surgeons, PAs, perfusionists, nursing staff, surgical technologists, and other surgical team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensure:
• Active RN license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Additional advanced life support certifications may be required depending on the unit/specialty.
• Experience:
• Relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Background in CVOR and/or CVICU is preferred.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong clinical judgment and advanced knowledge of the specialty.
• Ability to develop educational curricula and oversee staff orientation and ongoing education.
• Leadership skills and ability to serve as a unit and system resource.

Why IU Health?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and system leadership development
• A dynamic environment committed to clinical excellence and staff empowerment
• To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you