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Registered Nurse- Adult Medical/Surgical

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IU Health

Indianapolis, Indiana

You'll care for complex medical patients on an ICU stepdown unit, including cystic fibrosis, sickle cell and liver failure. IU Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Oct 16 · Applications close Dec 31

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU), an ICU stepdown unit complex medical patients with cystic fibrosis, sickle cell, acute/end stage liver failure along with a multitude of other co-morbiditiesComplex medical patients: cystic fibrosis, sickle cell, liver failure
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 an active NLC multistate RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Active Indiana RN license, or an active NLC multistate 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 Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Certification
Other advanced life support certifications, depending on the unit Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Education
Associate degree in nursing (ASN) Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Education
Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Experience
Over 2 years acute care experience, as an alternative to an accredited program, with CNO approval

Preferred

Education
BSN preferred

What it pays

Pay differential
This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials. This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.
Pay differential
currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials. currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.
Extra pay
New hourly location differential, plus standard shift and holiday differentials

Benefits

  • BenefitsCompetitive benefitsCompetitive benefits.
  • Benefits401(k) retirement savings with employer match401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
  • BenefitsEmployer-paid medical leaveEmployer paid medical leave.
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition reimbursement.
  • BenefitsStudent loan forgiveness through the public service loan forgiveness programStudent loan forgiveness - IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program with counseling at no costEmployee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsWellness points that earn a biweekly paycheck incentiveHealthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck.
  • Employer paid medical leave
  • Student loan forgiveness (IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program)
  • Employee Assistance Program (counseling at no cost)
  • Healthy Results wellness incentive

The role and schedule

Day to day
Stable tracheostomy patients Stable tracheostomy
Day to day
Chemotherapy certification Chemotherapy certification
Details
Engaged in the Healthy Work Environment Committee Engaged in Healthy Work Environment Committee
Details
Seven of the system's 15 hospitals hold Magnet designation With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
12-week orientation 12-week orientation with preceptor matched to nurse
Your preceptor
A preceptor is assigned to you

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on IU Health’s careers page.

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The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency.

The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

  • Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN)

preferred.

  • Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or

an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.

  • Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing

program. Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

  • 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.

  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than

3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.

  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U. S. News & World Report, Riley

Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U. S. News & World Report.

  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of

the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.

  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with

Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.

  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top

priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the

transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

What's around it?

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Living costs about 4% below the US average

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