Registered Nurse- PCU

Indiana University Health System; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a registered nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate evidence-based care across the care continuum. The role emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

The RN will participate in decision-making, teaching, and mentoring to advance the patient plan of care while upholding ANA standards and the organization’s ethics and compliance policies.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions may apply with >2 years of acute care experience (CNO review).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; additional Life Support certifications may be needed per unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate evidence-based nursing care across the patient care continuum: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Advance the patient plan of care and contribute to operational efficiency.
• Adhere to ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN (preferred)

Job description

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

• 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 acute care 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.