A Clinical Nurse Specialist directs and coordinates patient care in a specialized field, and supervises other healthcare specialists in addition to providing medical treatment. Specializations include work with a particular group of patients, such as infants or elderly patients, or expertise with a particular condition such as cancer or heart disease.
Start by January 10, 2027 IU Health Fort Wayne is excited to announce the opening of our brand-new hospital in May 2027. We are seeking dedicated and innovative Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team! This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our clinical education programs and build the foundation for a cutting-edge, high-quality patient care environment. Why Choose IU Health? As the state's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, we offer a competitive benefits package, including: 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible participants to help reduce remaining student loan balances over time Employee Assistance Program providing free counseling services Healthy Results Incentive Programs that reward participation in wellness initiatives with points that translate into financial bonuses on your paycheck To learn more about our benefits, please visit our benefits website: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you
Position Overview:
A 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.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required. Master in nursing as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) required. 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. 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.
