The New IU Health Bloomington at the Indiana University Regional Academic Health Center is here!  This center is designed not just for today, but for the next 100 years, providing top-of-the-line clinical care. Be a part of a Comprehensive Highly Skilled Team, providing leading-edge medicine and treatments. 

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.

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.

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally.  IU Health also offers a large benefits package, PTO, 401k match and several other programs to meet your needs.  This is just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.