Registered Nurse - Adult Comprehensive Stroke Unit - Premium Pay - Special Weekend Option - Ful[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate nurses to join their team in a premier Neuroscience Center. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain specialized skills in stroke care while working alongside top medical professionals. The supportive environment fosters personal and professional growth, allowing nurses to advance their careers while delivering exceptional patient care. With a focus on teamwork and a commitment to high-quality service, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a culture that values compassion and holistic care, and take the next step in your nursing career today.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Employer paid medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of RN experience required.
• Active RN license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact required.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized stroke care in a collaborative team environment.
• Develop nursing skills in a comprehensive stroke unit.
• Participate in patient-centered care and wellness programs.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Time Management

Prioritization of Care

Neurological Care

Education

Associates of Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Life Support Certifications

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role.This is a Special Weekend Option position which qualifies for premium pay! This position is also referral eligible.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: www.iuhealth.org/ApplyRNThis pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.

Comprehensive Stroke Unit

IU Health is home to the premier Neuroscience Center that combines our comprehensive neurological services into a single location for a more integrated approach to care. As part of the Adult Stroke unit at Methodist, you are a key contributor in advancing and providing the most specialized stroke care in Indiana and will be NIHSS certified during orientation.

IU Methodist's Adult Medical/Stroke Unit is an 18-bed unit designated for the medical/stroke population. Our medical stroke unit provides an opportunity for nurses to learn and grow alongside some of the most highly skilled professionals in the neuroscience community. This team delivers on their dedication to continually improve processes and the quality of care for patients suffering from stroke, seizures, and other neurological deficits.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Highly specialized assessment skills
• Critical thinking
• Effective communication with other care providers
• Time management
• Prioritization of care
• Strong in foundation of neurological care
• The opportunity to obtaining your SCRN (Stroke Certified Registered Nurse) Certification
• Become NIHSS certified during orientation

Unit Culture Highlights:

• Home to Indiana’s first hospital to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center certification
• This unit is proud of the culture of teamwork and positivity they have created while caring for a vulnerable patient population
• Opportunity to work with Indiana’s premier Neuroscience Center

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor 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.
• 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.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness – IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn.

Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients’ and their families’ needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education.