Registered Nurse-General Surgery-Ambulatory

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking expert RNs for its General Surgery Ambulatory team in Lafayette, IN. You will collaborate with surgeons, NPs and interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care across the surgical continuum.

The role emphasizes phone triage, care coordination, patient education and inbox management in a Monday–Friday outpatient setting with no travel between sites. RN license in IN and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions for >2 years experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA; other advanced life support certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in outpatient General Surgery Ambulatory setting; collaborate with surgeons, NPs and interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform phone triage and care coordination across the surgical continuum.
• Educate patients and families; manage inbox communications and support clinical workflows.
• Support a diverse surgical and bariatric patient population with a 8:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule; no travel between sites.

Skills

Phone triage

Care coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ASN or BSN (preferred)

Active IN RN license (or NLC)

Graduate from nationally accredited nursing program

Two+ years relevant clinical experience (if not grad)

Tools

BLS Certification

Advanced Life Support Certifications

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.