Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Full Time, Days

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an RN for the O.R Fellowship Program to transition from student nurse to professional nurse in a Magnet-designated facility. You will learn scrubbing and circulating with OR Educators and preceptors, participate in Perioperative 101, and develop your perioperative skills in a focused, supportive environment.

Shift options include Days with on-call requirements. This program targets newly graduated or recent nurse graduates aiming to advance in OR nursing

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Indiana RN license required.
• RN must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification required; other ACLS/ALS may be required per unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Perioperative 101 and learn scrubbing and circulating.
• Develop clinical skills and professional growth as an Operating Room nurse.
• Receive mentorship from OR Educators and preceptors to transition from student nurse to professional nurse.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Team collaboration

Patient care in OR

Education

Associates of Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred

Indiana RN license

Nationally accredited nursing program

Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA

Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required

Job description

Overview

This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillsets and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team! At IU Health, you will learn and 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 develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

O.R Fellowship Program

Our O.R Fellowship Program offers a dynamic experience that will positively impact your ability to provide quality, compassionate care to patients as you transition from student nurse to professional nurse. With support from the OR Educators and your preceptors you will participate in Perioperative 101 where you will learn how to scrub and circulate. You will develop clinical skills, enhance your professional development & individual strengths as you uncover your passion as an Operating Room nurse.

For nurses experienced in the O.R: Orientations are bi-weekly and required to orientate during Day shift (7a-3:30p). This position is referral eligible and qualifies for a location differential.

Shift

Days - some on-call requirements (self-schedule)

Patient Population/Diagnoses

Level 1 Trauma Services. Orthopedics, Orthopedic trauma, Neurosurgery Brain & spine, Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, General Surgery, Ears Nose and Throat, Gynecology, plastic surgery, Thoracic, and Urology

Number of Beds

29 OR’s and 2 are hybrid and 1 IMRIS

Unit Successes/Designations/National Recognition

Magnet

Unit Culture

Active and engagement team member lead committees. Interdisciplinary teams working on process improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• Registered Nurse (RN) must have 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?

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.