Assistant Nurse Manager- Oncology Progressive Care

Muncie, Indiana

You'll help run our 25-bed oncology progressive care unit as its assistant nurse manager. IU Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Aug 12

Shift and hours: Monday to Friday day shift core schedule · at least 20% of schedule off-shift · off-shift rounding required
Unit and setting: Oncology Progressive Care unit supporting our 25-bed Oncology Progressive Care unitoncology patients
License: RN license Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.active Indiana RN license or active NLC RN license
Term: PermanentFull-time salaried leadership position

Do you qualify?

License: active Indiana RN license or active NLC RN license Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Check your license
Certification: BLS through the AHA Required Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Education: graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Education: BSN required Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree required.

Preferred

Experience: 3-5 years of nursing experience 3-5 years of nursing experience strongly preferred.
Experience: oncology or hospice experience Oncology or Hospice experience preferred.
Also asks: previous leadership experience Previous leadership experience preferred.

What it pays

Benefits

Benefits401(K) retirement savings plan with employer matching401(K) retirement savings plan with employer matching
BenefitsTuition reimbursement opportunitiesTuition reimbursement opportunities
BenefitsStudent loan forgiveness program for qualifying participantsStudent loan forgiveness program available for qualifying participants
BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program with confidential counseling at no costEmployee Assistance Program, providing confidential counseling services at no cost
BenefitsWellness program rewards paid as financial incentives on your paycheckParticipation in wellness programs that reward you with financial incentives on your paycheck
Student loan forgiveness program available for qualifying participants
Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling at no cost)
Wellness programs with financial incentives on paycheck

Posted pay in Indiana

The role and schedule

Precepting: You would precept other nurses Onboard and train new team members.
Day to day: lead and evaluate quality and safety action plans Lead the execution of these action plans and systematically evaluate their effectiveness.
Day to day: leadership team on a 24/7 unit Participate as a member of the leadership team for a 24/7 operational unit, which includes responsibilities on weekends and holidays.
Unit size: 25-bed oncology progressive care unit supporting our 25-bed Oncology Progressive Care unit
Weekends: weekend responsibilities
Holidays: holiday responsibilities

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Preceptors and orientation

Residency includes robust orientation, ongoing mentorship, debriefing on clinical judgment; non-punitive support for new grads in first year

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Scheduling

Flexible scheduling promoted; decent PTO; some note sick leave and holidays combined into single PTO bank; Home Health RN cited ability to create own schedule

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Assistant Nurse Manager – Oncology Progressive Care Unit
Ball Memorial Hospital | Muncie, IN
Full-Time | Salaried Leadership Position
Core

Schedule

Monday–Friday, Day Shift Off-shift rounding required to support a 24/7 unit.

About the Role

As the Assistant Nurse Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting our 25-bed Oncology Progressive Care unit and enhancing the operations of our multidisciplinary healthcare team. This position is ideal for someone seeking to advance their nursing career within Indiana’s premier healthcare system. The core schedule for this role is day shift, however, there is an expectation for a minimum of 20% schedule being off-shift.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the unit Manager to develop and implement action plans focused on quality and safety improvements, care affordability, and enhancing patient and team member experiences. Lead the execution of these action plans and systematically evaluate their effectiveness. Contribute as a member of the interprofessional team, fostering an environment where the team is motivated to achieve exceptional patient outcomes and organizational excellence.

Advocate for and promote evidence-based practices and professional nursing standards to advance nursing practice. Onboard and train new team members. Participate as a member of the leadership team for a 24/7 operational unit, which includes responsibilities on weekends and holidays.

Why Join IU Health?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

401(K) retirement savings plan with employer matching Tuition reimbursement opportunities Student loan forgiveness program available for qualifying participants Employee Assistance Program, providing confidential counseling services at no cost Participation in wellness programs that reward you with financial incentives on your paycheck To learn more about our benefits, visit our website: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree required. Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Required Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Oncology or Hospice experience preferred. Previous leadership experience preferred. 3-5 years of nursing experience strongly preferred. If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career with Indiana's #1 healthcare system, we encourage you to apply today!

What's around it?

In Muncie, IN

Muncie, INFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent: $904/mo
Household income: $44,471/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Muncie, IN

NeighborhoodsNurses and medical staff often look toward North Muncie and the Westwood Historic District for tree-lined streets and well-maintained historic properties close to Ball State University and IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Downtown Muncie provides urban loft living and historic architecture along Walnut Street, placing residents within walking distance of local dining and arts venues. Subdivisions and established residential neighborhoods like Country Village and Middletown Park offer quieter, suburban surroundings, while outlying South Muncie and Marion Cunningham offer additional housing options. Many professionals also choose neighboring communities like Yorktown and Selma, which function as quiet residential satellites with quick, low-stress drives into the city.

Nurses and medical staff often look toward North Muncie and the Westwood Historic District for tree-lined streets and well-maintained historic properties close to Ball State University and IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Downtown Muncie provides urban loft living and historic architecture along Walnut Street, placing residents within walking distance of local dining and arts venues.

Subdivisions and established residential neighborhoods like Country Village and Middletown Park offer quieter, suburban surroundings, while outlying South Muncie and Marion Cunningham offer additional housing options. Many professionals also choose neighboring communities like Yorktown and Selma, which function as quiet residential satellites with quick, low-stress drives into the city.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundMuncie offers an easy driving environment with typical commutes averaging around fifteen minutes across the city, making access to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and the Ball State campus quick and straightforward. Commuters living in nearby satellite towns like Yorktown and Selma experience direct, uncluttered drives along regional roads into Muncie's healthcare district. Within the city, local bus transit provides frequent service through key corridors like East Central, while regional highway links connect Muncie to Indianapolis roughly an hour away to the southwest.

Muncie offers an easy driving environment with typical commutes averaging around fifteen minutes across the city, making access to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and the Ball State campus quick and straightforward. Commuters living in nearby satellite towns like Yorktown and Selma experience direct, uncluttered drives along regional roads into Muncie's healthcare district.

Within the city, local bus transit provides frequent service through key corridors like East Central, while regional highway links connect Muncie to Indianapolis roughly an hour away to the southwest.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: makemymove.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life in Muncie revolves around the Cardinal Greenway, Indiana’s longest paved rail-to-trail spanning over sixty miles across five counties, with a primary trailhead facility at the historic Wysor Street depot popular with runners and cyclists. Water recreation centers on the 750-acre Prairie Creek Reservoir, which provides boating, fishing, lakeside camping, and hiking trails, serving as the training ground and venue for the annual IRONMAN 70.3. Within the city limits, Tuhey Park, Heekin Park with its Muncie Memory Spiral, and greenways along the White River offer walking trails, picnic areas, and sports facilities.

Outdoor life in Muncie revolves around the Cardinal Greenway, Indiana’s longest paved rail-to-trail spanning over sixty miles across five counties, with a primary trailhead facility at the historic Wysor Street depot popular with runners and cyclists. Water recreation centers on the 750-acre Prairie Creek Reservoir, which provides boating, fishing, lakeside camping, and hiking trails, serving as the training ground and venue for the annual IRONMAN 70.3. Within the city limits, Tuhey Park, Heekin Park with its Muncie Memory Spiral, and greenways along the White River offer walking trails, picnic areas, and sports facilities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: destinationmuncie.org Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: nextmodular.com Source 4: makemymove.com

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Employer relocation terms

Relocation incentives for qualifying hires up to $10,000

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Living in Muncie

Muncie balances the energetic rhythm of a Division I college town with the clinical focus of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, providing a functional East Central Indiana home base for healthcare workers. The community's identity is shaped by the enduring philanthropic legacy of the Ball brothers, which gifted the city with the sprawling Minnetrista cultural campus, the Bob Ross Experience, and a premier regional teaching hospital. Active nurses enjoy outstanding outdoor assets, including the 62-mile paved Cardinal Greenway and open-water recreation at the 750-acre Prairie Creek Reservoir, while Downtown Walnut Street features local gathering spots like The Caffeinery, Elm Street Brewing, and Guardian Brewing. Relocating professionals must weigh these benefits against real post-industrial challenges, including noticeable neighborhood-to-neighborhood variances in safety, localized poverty, and lingering regional opioid recovery efforts. While central districts like Westwood offer historic architectural charm close to the hospital, many medical professionals opt for quiet, family-oriented neighboring towns like Yorktown or Selma. For nurses prioritizing short commute times, accessible housing, and authentic Midwestern warmth, Muncie provides an unpretentious, supportive landing spot.

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Muncie, INFrom Census ACS 2024.