Registered Nurse- Observation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Employee assistance

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide and coordinate evidence-based care across the care continuum in Indiana. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and ensuring compliance with ANA standards and the organization’s policies.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduation from nationally accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification; additional advanced life support may be required based on unit.
• Candidates with >2 years acute care experience may be considered if not from an accredited program; subject to review by CNO.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care along the care continuum.
• Coordinate care and participate in decision‑making with the multidisciplinary team.
• Teach, mentor and collaborate to advance the patient plan of care.
• Adhere to ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Education

ASN required; BSN preferred

RN license in Indiana (or NLC)

Graduation 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.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program
• Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two (2) years of acute care experience; such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Additional advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system and the number one ranked healthcare system in Indiana, IU Health offers:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• Supportive, collaborative, and patient‑centered work environment
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employer‑paid medical leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Employee Assistance Program with no‑cost counseling
• Healthy Results program offering biweekly financial incentives through wellness participation

Our Commitment

Our culture of compassion enables holistic, individualized care for patients and their families. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver—not only to our patients, but also to one another and the communities we serve through service, health initiatives, and wellness education.