Registered Nurse - Apheresis - FT Days

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employer paid medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program rewards

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced RN to join the Apheresis unit on the day shift. You will care for both outpatient and inpatient populations, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The unit handles complex procedures such as plasma exchanges and stem cell collection; nurses have opportunities for certification and professional growth within IU Health's culture of learning and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• ASN required; RN license in Indiana or NLC preferred.
• BSN preferred for advancement; active RN license in Indiana required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS/other advanced life support as needed per unit policies.

Skills

Port access

Dialysis access

IV placement

Photopheresis

Plasma exchanges

Stem cell collection

RBC exchanges

Therapeutic phlebotomy

Platelet depletion

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Shift: Day Shift - Full Time

• 10-hour shifts, 4 days a week, 7am - 5:30pm
• Rotating on call for weekends, holidays, and after-hours during the week.

Unit Acuity Level: Apheresis

Hospitals: University (primary), Riley, and Methodist

This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

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 explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

About the Unit

Apheresis is a highly specialized procedural area that sees both outpatient and inpatients within pediatric and adult patient populations. Our nurses train to care for procedures consisting of: Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoma, Graft VS Host Disease, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Sickle Cell, Neuroblastoma, Germ Cell Tumor, and Leukemia. Our department comprises of 8 beds at University Hospital, 3 at Riley Hospital, and a storage supply at Methodist for inpatient use.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Port Access and De-access
• Dialysis Catheter Access and De-access
• IV placement
• Photopheresis
• Plasma Exchanges
• Stem Cell Collection
• Red Blood Cell Exchanges
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy
• Platelet Depletion

Unit Successes & Culture:

• Opportunities to become Apheresis Certified
• Family-like culture
• Team-work environment
• Implementation and maintenance of IU Health Values

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.
• Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have 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.

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.