Registered Nurse-Medical Progressive- Acuity Adaptable

Indiana University Health System; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) employer match

Employer paid medical leave

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate, experienced nurses to join our MP4 unit, a 31-bed acuity-adaptable medical unit. Nurses provide comprehensive medical care, with opportunities to advance to progressive care within six months of orientation.

We offer a Magnet-recognized environment, mentorship for new grads, and robust training in stroke, chemotherapy, and advanced life support. ASN/BSN preferred with Indiana RN license and BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN preferred and RN licensure required
• Active Indiana RN license or NLC RN license
• BLS certification required; additional Life Support certifications may be required
• Experience on medical/surgical or progressive care units preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on the MP4 31-bed acuity-adaptable unit
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition
• Coordinate patient care and collaborate with multidisciplinary team
• Support patient and family education and discharge planning

Skills

Patient assessment

Time management

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

ASN or BSN preferred

Job description

Various Shifts Available!

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 explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.

Medical Progressive Acuity Adaptable (MP4) is a 31-bed acuity adaptable medical and progressive level of care unit. Nurses are trained to care for medical patients with the plan to train as a progressive level of care nurse within six months of completing MedSurg orientation. MP4 nurses care for a variety of illnesses and procedures making it the perfect place to see a wide variety of disease processes while growing skills and critical thinking.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Patient assessment
• Time management
• Ability to grow into PCU level
• End of life care
• Critical thinking
• Patient and family education

Unit success/designations:

• Magnet facility
• Joint Commission Stroke Certified

Unit culture/highlights:

• 10-week new graduate orientation with specific training to develop critical thinking skills
• Mentorship program for new graduates
• Training for NIH Stroke Certification
• Training for chemotherapy administration if interested
• Able to sit for four nurse certifications (stroke, med/surg, PCU, oncology)

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 that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• 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.