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Clinical Nurse Specialist

Ascension Health

Evansville, INFull-time$104–140K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$104–140K/yr
Location
Evansville, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider, requiredIndiana RN License, requiredANCC Or AACN CNS Credential, requiredMaster's degree, required

Job overview

The Clinical Nurse Specialist at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, Indiana, delivers advanced clinical care and guides complex patient care interventions across the organization. The role supports nursing teams, leads clinical research initiatives, and designs educational programs for staff, patients, and families. It is a full-time day-shift position requiring nursing credentials, a master's degree, and specified certifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Advanced Clinical Care, nice to haveComplex Patient Care, nice to haveClinical Consultation, nice to haveClinical Research, nice to haveEvidence-Based Projects, nice to haveEducational Program Design, nice to have

Qualifications

BLS Provider, requiredIndiana RN License, requiredANCC or AACN CNS Credential, requiredNursing Diploma, requiredMaster's Degree, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location : Evansville, IN

  • Facility : Ascension St. Vincent

  • Department/Specialty : Clinical Operations

  • Schedule : Day shift l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Deliver advanced clinical care by establishing high standards of practice and guiding complex patient care interventions across the organization.

  • Consult with nursing teams to elevate clinical skills, support professional growth and evaluate care delivery standards.

  • Lead clinical research initiatives by managing evidence-based projects and sharing actionable findings to improve patient outcomes.

  • Design educational programs that address critical learning needs for staff, patients and families to foster continuous clinical excellence.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

  • One or more of the following required:

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required and Master's degree required.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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