Registered Nurse – Outpatient – IU Health Hand & Upper Extremity Program

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an RN for the Hand & Upper Extremity program. This full-time role works with a specialized orthopedic surgeon to provide pre- and postoperative care, wound care, patient education, and triage in a fast-paced setting at Indianapolis and Carmel sites.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of RN experience, Indiana RN license, ASN (BSN preferred) and BLS; travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of RN experience.
• Requires active RN license in Indiana.
• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required; additional Life Support may be required per unit.
• Willing to travel between Indianapolis and Carmel sites.
• Onsite with potential for one remote workday per week after six months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Triage and educate patients; manage pre- and postoperative care.
• Provide wound care, documentation, and medication preparation.
• Assist with minor procedures; coordinate clinic and surgery scheduling.
• Support FMLA and disability paperwork; assist Medical Assistant team.

Skills

RN experience

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? 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 skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

IU 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 IU Health's Hand & Upper Extremity Program, one of the fastest-growing specialty practices in the organization. This full-time RN position offers the opportunity to work directly with a highly specialized Orthopedic Hand and Shoulder Surgeon, including patients undergoing Total Shoulder Replacement procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessments, vital signs, triage, education, pre- and post-operative care, wound care, documentation, medication preparation, assistance with minor procedures, clinic and surgery scheduling, FMLA and disability paperwork coordination, and support of the Medical Assistant team. The role is primarily based at our Indianapolis and Carmel locations and may require travel between sites. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm., with no weekends or holidays required. This is an onsite position, with the potential for one remote workday per week after six months. Candidates with experience in a surgical specialty are preferred, and additional experience in wound care or total joint surgery is highly valued. This high-volume, fast-paced environment provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

• 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.