Registered Nurse - 8W ICU Stepdown - SWO Days

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse committed to delivering evidence-based care across the patient care continuum.

The RN collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to implement plans that improve outcomes and efficiency, while adhering to ANA standards and the organization's Code of Ethics. Candidate must have an ASN, with a BSN preferred, hold an active Indiana RN or NLC license, and be a graduate of a nationally accredited program.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions for >2 years acute care experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care.
• Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

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.