Registered Nurse - Outpatient IU Health Plastic Surgery

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is hiring experienced registered nurses to join the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Team in a full-time role. You will collaborate with skilled surgeons specializing in adult and pediatric hand surgery, wound care, and general plastic surgery.

Responsibilities include assessments, education, pre- and post-operative care, documentation, and aiding in procedures at Indianapolis and Carmel locations.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions possible with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• BLS certification required; other advanced Life Support as per unit policy.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessments and vital signs.
• Triage, education, and perioperative care.
• Wound care, medication preparation and assistance with minor procedures.
• Clinic and surgery scheduling; documentation and charting.
• Coordinate FMLA and disability paperwork; support Medical Assistant team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

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.

Join the IU Health Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Team! This full-time RN position offers the opportunity to work directly with highly skilled surgeons specializing in Adult and Pediatric Hand Surgery, Comprehensive Wound Care and General Plastic Surgery.

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. 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 is highly valued. This opportunity provides a variety of experiences and excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

No weekends! No holidays!

• 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.

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.