Registered Nurse - OB ICU - FTN

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate evidence-based nursing care across the patient care continuum in Indiana. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The position requires an ASN with BSN preferred, an active Indiana RN license or NLC, and graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. BLS is required, with possible unit-specific advanced certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: non-accredited graduates with >2 years acute care experience are subject to review by the Chief Nursing Officer.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance patient plans and outcomes.
• Adhere to ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Education

ASN

BSN

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.