Unit Clinical Expert 1.0D AICU

Franciscan Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clinical experts are a special breed. They are able to provide all the skill-based, compassionate care you’d expect from a nurse while also thinking outside the box. Our unit clinical experts apply research in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the patient plan of care on a specific nursing inpatient unit. They take nursing one step further and constantly strive to improve patient care. WHO WE ARE With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Professional Development Opportunities Faith-based, Mission-focused Organization A 30-bed unit provides Care to Critical Care Patients Patient ratios are 1:2 A didactic learning experience in a fast-paced environment Clinical leader that assumes accountability for patient care outcomes by assimilating and applying research in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the patient plan of care on a specific nursing inpatient unit (or units) within Franciscan Alliance. This position acts as a clinical resource to staff members providing insight and expertise into complex care issues. Works with the Manager of Nursing, and the Clinical Educator in leading the nursing clinical practice area at the microsystem level. Collaborates with the systems-based Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at the macro system level and other members of the Healthcare team to coordinate and guide clinical activities/projects within the microsystem (facility or unit within a facility) that align with macro system level programs.

Requirements

A team-oriented RN willing to be flexible and dynamic in meeting patient care needs
Master’s Degree - With approval of nursing manager/director applicant may be currently enrolled in or agree to enroll in an applicable nursing program as mentioned above and complete master’s program within 3 years
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state or as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
2 years of experience

Responsibilities

Assumes accountability for patient care outcomes by assimilating and applying research in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the patient plan of care on a specific nursing inpatient unit (or units) within Franciscan Alliance.
Acts as a clinical resource to staff members providing insight and expertise into complex care issues.
Works with the Manager of Nursing, and the Clinical Educator in leading the nursing clinical practice area at the microsystem level.
Collaborates with the systems-based Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at the macro system level and other members of the Healthcare team to coordinate and guide clinical activities/projects within the microsystem (facility or unit within a facility) that align with macro system level programs.