Registered Nurse – Medical Stroke

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional development

Teamwork focused on delivering quality

Job summary

IU Health is hiring for a Medical Stroke Unit RN on the Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. The unit emphasizes multidisciplinary care for acutely ill medical/surgical patients with a stroke focus. Strong teamwork and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care are essential, with mentorship and development opportunities available.

The position requires an ASN with a BSN preferred, Indiana RN licensure, and BLS certification. Exceptions may apply for experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• RN must be licensed in Indiana.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions considered with acute care experience.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/other ALS may be needed per unit policy.

Responsibilities

• Care for acutely ill medical/surgical patients on the Medical Stroke Unit.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, physicians, PCs, case managers, and support staff.
• Contribute to high-quality, compassionate patient care and advocacy.

Skills

End of life care

Patient and family advocacy

Critical thinking skills

Foundational nursing skills

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Graduate from nationally accredited nursing program

Tools

Indiana RN license

BLS (AHA) certification

Advanced Life Support (ALS) certifications may be required

Job description

Overview

SHIFTS: FT/PT Nights

Location: Ball Memorial Hospital - Muncie, Indiana

This position is referral eligible. Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

This newly remodeled, 25 private bed unit, is committed to delivering the best, high quality, compassionate care. On the Medical Stroke Unit, we use a multidisciplinary team approach consisting of nurses, physicians, patient care assistants, case managers, and secretarial support staff. Our care team specializes in the care of acutely ill medical/surgical patients, with a primary focus on patients effected by strokes. We pride ourselves on our strong partnership and high-quality care we deliver to our patients.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• End of life care
• Patient and family advocacy
• Critical thinking skills
• Foundational nursing skills

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Primary Stroke Center
• Multiple Daisy Nominations
• NIHSS Certified
• 1 of 4 hospitals participating in a national research study

Unit Culture:

• Mentorship program
• Professional development
• Teamwork focused on delivering quality care
• 6 weeks of new graduate orientation

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 current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• 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:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• 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.