Registered Nurse Intermediate Care

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, etc)

Employer-matched retirement plan (403b

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and ongoing dev

Employee assistance program

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ortho Trauma department. This night-shift, full-time role involves coordinating patient care across specialties, evaluating and updating care plans, and ensuring timely execution of physician orders.

Responsibilities include discharge planning in collaboration with patients and families, and maintaining continuous communication with the interdisciplinary team. Indiana RN licensure and BLS are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing credential from Indiana with license prior to hire.
• Current BLS certification within 30 days of hire; instructor option accepted.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care across specialties to ensure integrated patient care.
• Accurately interpret and execute physician orders in a timely manner.
• Assess discharge needs with the care team and family.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical nursing

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Indiana RN licensure

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
• Department: Ortho Trauma
• Schedule: Nights | Full-time | Three 12 hour shifts per week | E/3rd weekend

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans while continuously monitoring, recording, and communicating changes in patient condition to the interdisciplinary team.
• Act as the primary care coordinator across all specialties and disciplines to ensure cohesive, well-integrated patient care.
• Accurately interpret, transcribe, and execute physician and nursing orders in a timely manner.
• Assess, plan, and coordinate patient discharge needs in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and their families.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • One or more of the following:
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous ER or Trauma experience.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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