Registered Nurse-General Surgery-Ambulatory

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette, IN is seeking expert RNs to join the General Surgery Ambulatory team. You will provide patient-centered care via phone triage, care coordination, patient education, inbox management, and clinical support across the surgical continuum in a collaborative outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork with surgeons, nurse practitioners, and multidisciplinary staff, offering specialty growth opportunities while maintaining a predictable Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• Requires an ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• BLS certification required; other advanced Life Support may be required by unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care through phone triage, care coordination, patient education, inbox management, and clinical support.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams in an outpatient setting.
• Support a diverse surgical and bariatric patient population with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule; no travel between sites.

Skills

RN licensing in Indiana

BLS certification

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking expert RN's who will have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine. At IU Health, you will develop in significant ways, advancing healthcare for all! Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed with competitive benefits, a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can engage expertly, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry,

Join Indiana University Health's General Surgery Ambulatory team in Lafayette, IN, where you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered care through phone triage, care coordination, patient education, inbox management, and clinical support across the surgical continuum. This RN role works closely with surgeons, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams while supporting a diverse surgical and bariatric patient population in a collaborative outpatient setting. Enjoy a predictable Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule with no travel between sites required, offering excellent work-life balance. At IU Health, you'll gain specialty knowledge, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized health system.

Qualifications:

• 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 relevant clinical 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.
• May require ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
• Requires awareness and understanding of legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.