Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nursing Team Opportunities At IU Health

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate experienced nurses and upcoming/recent RN graduates to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health you will learn and develop your career in significant ways advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise explore diverse career opportunities embrace learning cultivate new relationships and fuel your spirit of inquiry apply today.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

Position: Clinical Nurse Resource

Location: Various locations across IU Health facilities (Level 1 trauma centers suburban settings critical access centers)

The Clinical Nurse Resource serves as a vital member of the Indiana University Health system float pool embodying the mission vision and values of IU Health. Reflects a commitment to excellence integrity and compassionate care while adhering to the organizations Code of Ethics Corporate Compliance standards and all relevant policies procedure and accreditation requirements. Accountable for the provision and coordination of competent evidence-based care across the continuum from assessment and diagnosis to outcome identification planning implementation and evaluation. Actively participates in clinical decision-making teaching mentoring and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care plans achieve optimal outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. Adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statement ensuring professional integrity and high-quality care in every setting. Requires system-wide flexibility & clinical versatility to provide essential coverage across a wide range of inpatient settingsincluding medical-surgical progressive care critical care emergency and specialty unitsbased on real-time staffing needs and patient acuity. Requires the ability to float seamlessly between multiple IU Health Facilities offering a unique opportunity to expand clinical expertise build cross-functional relationships and support care delivery across the system.

Demonstrates a commitment to IU Healths mission vision and values by exhibiting behaviors and delivering results that align with the strategic direction of the organization. Ensure IU Health is working toward its vision of improving the health of all Hoosiers by providing the best care for each person as we practice our values of purpose excellence compassion and team.

Qualifications

Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN) Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred. Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) required for those newly hired or promoted into the position after October 1 2025.

Requires an active Registered Nurse license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN License.

Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. 2 years of experience preferred.

Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Requires incumbent to be highly adaptable confident and skilled in managing change. Experienced in multiple specialties or eager to broaden clinical scope required.

Must possess strong communication skills with excellent critical thinking and organizational skills. Committed to professional growth and system-wide impact.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and communities while advancing your career in nursing we invite you to join our team at IU Health. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey filled with endless opportunities!

Why Join IU Health

As Indianas largest and most comprehensive healthcare system and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana we offer:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate the more you earn.
• Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients and their families needs. At IU Health every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients it also extends to one another and our community through service projects health initiatives and wellness education.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.