Overview
Riley Children's Health is Indiana’s largest and most skilled pediatric system, with over 50 locations across the state. As one of the nation’s leading healthcare networks specifically for children, our multidisciplinary team of pediatric primary care and specialists can deliver and coordinate healthcare for every child because we have expertise in all areas of pediatric health. We have the only pediatric research hospital in the state and are ranked among the top hospitals in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. Through enduring collaborations with the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University School of Nursing and Indiana University School of Health and Human Sciences, Riley Children's Health is one of the top 10 sites in the United States for pediatric health research, drawing millions of dollars in biomedical research investments each year.
IU Health has an outstanding opportunity available for a Clinical Nurse Specialist! This CNS will support the maternity units for Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. This position works Monday-Friday on our day shift. If you are looking for the next step in your nursing career with Indiana's #1 Healthcare system, apply today!
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a Masters prepared Advance Practice Registered Nurse whose function is to improve outcomes in patient care. Functioning in five sub roles including: Expert in Clinical Practice, Educator, Leader, Researcher and Consultant, who positively influence the three spheres of practice: Patient Care, Nursing, and Systems in their respective specialties. Previous experience working in a maternity unit is preferred.
Nurses interested in becoming a CNS are encouraged to apply. IU Health has secondary roles available for candidates that may qualify for future CNS programs.
As part of an award-winning hospital system, our part-time and full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, Competitive pay, Development opportunities, Tuition reimbursement, Matching 401k, Paid medical leave, and health, dental and vision insurance.
- Bachelor's degree of Nursing (BSN) required.
- Master's in nursing as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) required. (Or enrolled in current CNS Masters Program)
- Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license and meets regulatory requirements to practice as a CNS.
- Requires 3-5 years of advanced clinical skills typically gained through nursing experience.
- 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.
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