Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Employer paid medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial in Muncie, IN is seeking experienced nurses for the CDU unit. This part-time night shift offers a fast-paced environment and collaboration with top medical professionals.

The CDU unit focuses on patients not yet admitted but needing observation; nurses build assessment skills and patient interactions. Join a Magnet-designated team with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS or other advanced life support may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Collaborate with care team to plan and initiate patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and patient interactions.
• Prioritize tasks and coordinate with CDU for efficient care.

Skills

Assessment

Patient interactions

Organization skills

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

SHIFT: PT Nights

LOCATION: Ball Memorial – Muncie, Indiana

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

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.

The Ball Memorial Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is a designated area within the hospital that allows our providers to monitor and evaluate the medical condition of patients who do not meet criteria for inpatient admission but are not well enough to go home or require further observation. The unit provides an effective, fast paced environment that allows you to connect with your patients and perfect your assessment skills.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Assessment

• Patient interactions

• Organization skills

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Magnet

Unit Culture:

• Very engaged team

• Less than 20 team size, Positive, Close, Interactive

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 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 an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• 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:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• 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.