Indiana University Health · 1 day ago
Clinical Nurse Specialist Intern (Outcomes Specialist)
1111 N Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN, 46123, US
Internship
Onsite
InternIndiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. The CNS Intern will support the Medical Surgical Patient Care Units by providing clinical expertise and leadership across patient care, nursing practice, organizational systems, and quality initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Identify high-risk patients within the assigned service line or specialty
Conduct clinical rounds to assess problem-prone cases and prioritize interventions
Respond to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team requests for complex patient evaluations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop proactive interventions and individualized care plans
Serve as a resource for patients and families to facilitate communication and monitor care
Promote patient self-care, wellness, and lifestyle education; coordinate community case management for high-risk populations
Mentor and coach team members on disease management and continuity of care
Apply advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking to formulate differential diagnoses
Act as a leader, consultant, mentor, and change agent to advance nursing practice
Facilitate critical thinking and monitor nurse-sensitive data to improve quality outcomes
Design tools to identify gaps in nursing competencies and develop practice guidelines
Serve as a role model and coach for professional accountability and clinical standards
Consult on complex cases and collaborate to ensure best practices and safety standards
Analyze clinical metrics and lead evidence-based changes in care delivery
Develop and evaluate nursing standards, policies, and protocols
Facilitate system-level changes to promote cost-effective, evidence-based care
Collaborate on quality indicators and performance improvement initiatives
Promote inter-professional collaboration for research, innovation, and quality improvement
Participate in safety initiatives and risk mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Requires advanced clinical skills; with appropriate credentialing based on the patient population (this is often reflected in an advance degree in the field of specialization; i.e. MSN or RRT
Requires knowledge of research/methodologies
Requires strong interpersonal; problem solving and analytical skills
Requires strong organizational skills
Requires effective communication and conflict resolution skills
Requires ability to lead and delegate effectively
Requires strong clinical expertise within assigned patient population
Requires the ability to educate patient populations and influence behaviors
Requires the ability to educate staff and serve in a mentoring role
Requires strong computer skills and proficiency in applicable software (spreadsheet; database; etc.)
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Student loan forgiveness programs (for qualifying employees)
Employee Assistance Program providing free counseling services
Wellness programs with financial incentives through Healthy Results
Company
Indiana University Health
Indiana University Health is an academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare system. It is a sub-organization of Indiana University Bloomington.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (15)
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2021 (11)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.19MKey Investors
Ball Brothers FoundationHealth Resources and Services Administration
2024-11-02Grant· $0.01M
2023-07-21Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Alvey
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kelly Whitaker
Program Manager (Supporting SVP/CFO)
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