Clinical Nurse Specialist
Franciscan Health·Crown Point, Indiana
Franciscan Health·Crown Point, Indiana
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will advance nursing practice by implementing innovative solutions to complex patient care issues and serve as a clinical expert in perioperative care. They will also develop and evaluate educational programs for patients, families, and staff.
Franciscan Health Crown Point 12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307 Nurse specialists 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 clinical nurse specialists implement innovative solutions and integrate research into practical care.
They process information carefully and support decisions with proven facts.
They take nursing one step further and constantly strive to improve surgical care.
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 Advance practice of nursing by implementing innovative alternative solutions that address complex system problems and/or patient care issues.
Serve as clinical expert in the delivery of perioperative patient care.
Assist with the provision of surgical care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
Integrate research into the perioperative clinical environment through the implementation of evidence-based practice.
Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate educational programs for perioperative patients and their families, staff, and the community.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, act as a change agent to develop system performance standards to improve perioperative patient outcomes.
Perioperative Registered Nurse Experience - REQUIRED
Required - Certificate Post-Master's Degree CNS certificate if MSN was not focused on the application of the CNS role Required - Master's Degree Clinical focus program as a CNS Required - 3 years Clinical area of expertise - Surgical Experience Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board Unit Specific Certifications - Franciscan Alliance As Required by Unit TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Candidates must have a Master's Degree with a clinical focus as a CNS and a post-master's CNS certificate if the MSN was not focused on the CNS role. Additionally, three years of surgical experience and a valid RN license are required.
Market context
Indiana nursing roles often stay in demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can show dependable patient care skills and flexibility. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer phlebotomy training or science experience, so highlighting competency assessment results and any hands-on clinical exposure can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting before applying.