Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgical

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

Job summary

IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie, IN is seeking a full-time RN for the Ortho/Neuro Unit to provide high-quality post-operative care for total joint, ortho and spine patients.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with surgeons, therapists and case managers, delivering patient-centered care while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• RN must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: candidates with >2 years acute care experience may be considered.
• Current Indiana RN license required.
• RN must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification (AHA) required; other ALS certifications may be required per unit policy.

Responsibilities

• General Orthopedic nursing skills: dressing changes, post-operative ambulation, brace application.
• Wound Vac care, IV therapy and medications administration.
• Pre-op and post-op care for ortho/neuro/spine patients.

Skills

RN license

Postoperative care

Orthopedic nursing

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS (AHA)

ALS certifications

Job description

Overview

SHIFT: FT Nights

LOCATION: Ball Memorial - 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.

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, apply today.

Ortho / Neuro Unit: This newly remodeled 25 private bed unit is committed to providing the highest quality, compassionate care to total joint; general orthopedics; spine and neurosurgery patients. We are a highly engaged team, with a dedicated orthopedic coordinator that collaborates with orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and we take a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• General Orthopedic skills: dressing changes, post operative ambulation, brace application, ect.
• Wound vac care, IV therapy and medications
• Pre-op and Post-op care for ortho/neuro/spine patients

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award 2023
• Previously held Advanced Certification in Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement and Hip Fracture Certification by the Joint Commission for over 10 years.
• Lead all inpatient units in meeting the goal of decreased Length of Stay.

Unit Culture:

• Fast paced
• Quick turnaround times
• Collaborative care with physical therapy, case management team, social work, hospitalist, and Surgeons along with nursing staff.

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.