Registered Nurse-Orthopedics-Ambulatory

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

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. in Fort Wayne is seeking an experienced RN to join the Orthopedics clinic as an Ambulatory nurse.

You will coordinate surgical scheduling, manage prior authorizations, perform patient triage, and administer injections as the primary clinical nursing resource for the team. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday day shift with a high degree of autonomy in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions for >2 years of relevant experience reviewed by CNO.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
• May assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
• Awareness of legal implications of patient care activities and RN duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical scheduling for the orthopedic clinic.
• Manage prior authorizations for patient care.
• Perform patient triage and initial assessments.
• Administer injections.
• Serve as the primary clinical nursing resource for the team.

Skills

Organized

Independent

Communication

Customer service

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking expert RN's who will have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine. At IU Health, you will develop in significant ways, advancing healthcare for all! Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed with competitive benefits, a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can engage expertly, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

Join Indiana University Health's Orthopedics clinic in Fort Wayne as an RN Ambulatory supporting a busy orthopedic practice where you'll coordinate surgical scheduling, manage prior authorizations, perform patient triage, administer injections, and serve as the primary clinical nursing resource for the team. This full-time Monday-Friday day shift position offers a high level of autonomy while working closely with one provider and one medical assistant in a collaborative, close-knit environment. Ideal candidates are organized, independent nurses with strong communication and customer service skills; orthopedic experience is a plus. Occasional travel is required to support additional clinic locations, including the Muncie clinic, providing opportunities to collaborate across multiple practice sites and expand your ambulatory care experience.

Qualifications:

• 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 relevant clinical 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.
• May require ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
• Requires awareness and understanding of legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.