Clinical Nurse-Clinical Specialty Coordinator - Spine

Position Overview

The RN - Clinical Specialty Coordinator plays a key leadership role, combining clinical expertise with educational and system leadership duties to enhance patient care quality and staff development within a designated specialty service line.

Key Responsibilities

• Care for high-acuity patients across all ages within the service line.
• Conduct extensive assessments and exercise clinical judgment to monitor and plan patient care.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for assigned staff.
• Lead unit and system activities supporting the service line’s goals.
• Develop and oversee a core curriculum for staff education and orientation, collaborating with educators and system training teams.
• Act as a role model, resource, and member of the management team.
• Ensure all activities align with IU Health’s Mission and Vision, emphasizing patient-centered care and system excellence.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensure: Active RN license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Additional advanced life support certifications may be required depending on the unit/specialty.
• Experience: Relevant clinical experience preferred. Neuro & Spine experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge & Skills: Strong clinical judgment and advanced knowledge of the specialty. Ability to develop educational curricula and oversee staff orientation and ongoing education. Leadership skills and ability to serve as a unit and system resource.