Registered Nurse - 9W Med Surg - FTN

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse who coordinates care across the continuum, from assessment to evaluation, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. The role emphasizes adherence to the ANA standards and the organization’s ethics, requires a valid Indiana RN license (or NLC) and BLS certification, with BSN preferred and ASN required.

On-site nursing excellence is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduated from nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions if >2 years acute care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by AHA required.
• Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate evidence-based patient care across the continuum: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance the patient care plan.
• Engage in teaching, mentoring, and shared decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with ANA standards and the organization’s Code of Ethics.

Skills

RN license (Indiana / NLC)

BLS certification (AHA)

Acute care experience (2+ years)

Education

ASN - Associates of Nursing

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.