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

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced RN for the Hand & Upper Extremity Program in a full-time, on-site role with the potential for one remote workday per week after six months. You will work closely with an orthopedic hand and shoulder surgeon on high-volume cases, including total shoulder replacements, and provide comprehensive perioperative and postoperative care to patients.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN with RN licensure in Indiana; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or an active NLC RN license.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions for >2 years' clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; additional ALS may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Provide triage, education, and perioperative care (pre- and post-op).
• Assist with minor procedures and wound care; ensure accurate documentation.
• Prepare medications and coordinate scheduling; support MA team.
• Complete FMLA and disability paperwork and coordinate care transitions.
• Travel between Indianapolis and Carmel locations as needed.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Clinical assessment

Remote assessment

Education

ASN/BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Tools

NLC RN license

Job description

Overview

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, this program offers a dynamic and rewarding experience.

Position Details

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.

Compensation

Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.