Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a registered nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate evidence-based care across the patient care continuum, from assessment to evaluation, in a fast-paced clinical setting. The RN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care and promote high-quality outcomes.

The role requires an ASN with BSN preferred, an active Indiana RN license (or NLC), graduation from a nationally accredited program, and Basic Life Support certification; advanced Life

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional Life Support certifications may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate evidence-based care across the care continuum.
• Perform assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Participate in decision‑making, teaching, mentoring and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Adhere to ANA Scope and Standards and the Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Skills

Decision making

Teaching

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Graduated from nationally accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision‑making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

• 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 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.