Clinical Nurse Specialist 1.0 Days
About The Position
Franciscan Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide skilled, compassionate nursing care while developing innovative solutions and integrating research into practical care. The role uses evidence and careful analysis to support clinical decisions and improve surgical care. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and salaried. Travel is required. The Clinical Nurse Specialist leads nursing research, evidence-based practice, and process improvement; develops and evaluates innovative practice models; and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to integrate the nursing perspective into comprehensive care plans. The role also works with Clinical Educators on the content and operational design of orientation, clinical competency, and other clinical education development. Franciscan Health is a faith-based, mission-focused Catholic health care system with 11 ministries and access points across Indiana. The organization describes its care as compassionate and comprehensive and states that eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a clinical-focus program as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
- Three years of experience in the clinical area of expertise.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association, as required by the unit.
- Post-master's Certified Nurse Specialist certificate if the MSN was not focused on application of the CNS role.
- Travel is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the conduct and utilization of nursing research, evidence-based practice, and process improvement.
- Develop, pilot, evaluate, and incorporate innovative models of practice.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate the nursing perspective into a comprehensive plan of care.
- Collaborate with Clinical Educators on the content and operational design of orientation, clinical competency, and other clinical education development.
- Help improve surgical care through innovative solutions and practical application of research.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
