Registered Nurse - Krannert Surgical Oncology

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with employer 

Employer paid medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

IU Health is seeking experienced registered nurses to join the Surgical Oncology unit at University Hospital in Indianapolis. The role involves direct patient care for oncologic surgeries, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ongoing patient and family education. Candidates should have an ASN with Indiana RN licensure; BSN is preferred.

Relocation incentives and shift differentials may apply. This is a full-time and part-time opportunity across day and night shifts to support

Qualifications

• Requires ASN and Indiana RN license.
• BSN preferred.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on the Surgical Oncology unit.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.
• Apply critical thinking to patient assessments and interventions.

Skills

Peer-to-peer collaboration

Patient education

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Relocation incentives available for qualifying candidates

This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly wage differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials. More details about this differential will be provided during the interview process.

Shifts Available: Days - Full Time Nights and Part Time Days

Hospital: University Hospital

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

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

The Surgical Oncology unit at University Hospital

Specializes in the care of bladder, prostate, kidney, and testicular cancer, as well as orthopedic oncology patients. Patients travel from all over the world to Krannert just for our world-renowned testicular cancer care. Clinical Nurses on this unit create an atmosphere of positivity while interacting with patients and team members. Krannert is a recently expanded unit looking to add high-quality nurses who are passionate about growing their nursing skillset.

Nursing skills gained on this unit

• Peer-to-peer collaboration
• Patient and family education
• Patient assessment
• Critical thinking

Unit highlights

• Krannert crafted and developed the Indiana Pouch - continent urinary reservoir, meaning no bag is necessary to store the urine outside the body
• Krannert is known for gender affirmation surgery, rarely performed in other hospitals

Qualifications

• Requires Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• 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 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.