Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist

At Indiana University Health we are dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving lives. As part of our team you'll have the opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care advance your career and contribute to a supportive community committed to excellence. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Indiana University Health West Hospital team.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a Masters-prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse dedicated to enhancing patient care outcomes within the ICU AAU (acuity adaptable) and supports the VAT teams. Serving in five key roles—Expert Clinician Educator Leader Researcher and Consultant—the CNS actively influences patient care practices nursing excellence and system improvements across their specialty areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a clinical expert in ICU nursing practices providing advanced consultation and support to staff and leadership.
• Develop and facilitate educational programs to enhance staff competency and promote evidence-based practice.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in research activities aimed at improving patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize systems and processes that support safe effective and patient-centered care.
• Provide mentorship and support to nursing staff fostering professional development and clinical excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Masters degree in Nursing with specialization as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) required.
• Valid and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license with the ability to practice as a CNS in Indiana.
• 3-5 years of advanced clinical experience in a ICU or related area.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Additional advanced life support certifications (e.g. ACLS) may be required based on departmental policies and patient care needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare quality improvement education or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practice research methodologies and system improvement strategies.

Join Our Team:

Indiana University Health West Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering professional growth. If you are a dedicated advanced practice nurse passionate about impacting patient outcomes and advancing nursing practice we invite you to apply.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) match
• Paid medical leave
• Health dental and vision insurance

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.