Registered Nurse Pediatric Clinic

Ascension Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Other family benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health in Fishers, IN is seeking a Nursing role in Pediatric Phone Triage. You will perform rapid clinical assessments, prioritize patient needs, and guide care decisions to ensure safety and efficient clinic flow.

The position emphasizes cross-functional coordination, patient education, and timely execution of clinical orders, with a focus on patient safety during transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required in Indiana.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid clinical assessments over the phone or in person, using expert critical thinking to accurately prioritize patient needs based on urgency.
• Direct patients to the appropriate level of care—whether scheduling an urgent clinic visit, advising on home care, or routing to the emergency room—to ensure patient safety and optimize clinic flow.
• Orchestrate cross-functional communication by serving as the central hub between patients, providers, and specialty teams for fast, well-coordinated care decisions.
• Execute and coordinate immediate clinical orders with precision, ensuring acute patient needs are addressed swiftly before or during their clinic visit.
• Empower patients with clear education regarding symptom management and next steps, ensuring they feel supported and safe during transitions of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Prioritization

Communication

Triage by phone

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Fishers, IN

Facility: Ascension Medical Group Clinic

Department: Pediatric Phone Triage

Schedule: Monday 8:30am-4:30pm, and Thursday and Friday 9am-3pm

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Perform rapid clinical assessments over the phone or in person, using expert critical thinking to accurately prioritize patient needs based on urgency.

• Direct patients to the appropriate level of care—whether scheduling an urgent clinic visit, advising on home care, or routing to the emergency room—to ensure patient safety and optimize clinic flow.

• Orchestrate cross-functional communication by serving as the central hub between patients, providers, and specialty teams for fast, well-coordinated care decisions.

• Execute and coordinate immediate clinical orders with precision, ensuring acute patient needs are addressed swiftly before or during their clinic visit.

• Empower patients with clear education regarding symptom management and next steps, ensuring they feel supported and safe during transitions of care.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Valid state license required specific to the state in which the associate works.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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