Registered Nurse - 8W Peds ICU Stepdown

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a registered nurse to provide and coordinate evidence-based care across the continuum, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while adhering to the Code of Ethics and organizational policies.

The RN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in teaching and mentoring, and support patient outcomes and operational efficiency in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• Active RN license in Indiana or a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• BLS certification required by AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate evidence-based care along the care continuum (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care and improve outcomes.
• Participate in teaching, mentoring, and decision-making in critical care settings.
• Adhere to ANA Scope and Standards and the Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS

NLC eligibility

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

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.