Clinical Nurse Specialist 1.0 D
About The Position
Clinical Nurse Specialists provide compassionate, skill-based nursing care while developing innovative solutions and integrating research into practical care. They evaluate information carefully and use evidence to support decisions, with a focus on continuously improving surgical care. In this role, the Clinical Nurse Specialist advances nursing practice by addressing complex system and patient-care issues, serving as a clinical expert, supporting regulated patient care, and promoting evidence-based practice. The position also develops and evaluates education for patients, families, staff, and the community, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. This is a full-time day position at Franciscan Health’s Indianapolis Campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Travel is never or rarely required. Franciscan Health is part of Franciscan Alliance, a Catholic health care system with 11 ministries and access points across Indiana. Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits; an overview is available on the organization’s career site.
Requirements
- Critical care/ICU experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and management of complex critically ill patients.
- Master’s degree in a clinical-focus program as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Three years of experience in a clinical area of expertise.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State Licensing Board.
Responsibilities
- Advance nursing practice by implementing innovative alternative solutions to complex system problems and patient-care issues.
- Serve as a clinical expert in the delivery of patient care.
- Assist with providing patient care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
- Integrate research into the clinical environment through evidence-based practice.
- Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational programs for patients and their families, staff, and the community.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team as a change agent to develop system performance standards that improve patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
