Registered Nurse-Pediatrics-Ambulatory

IU Health; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Bedford is seeking a compassionate RN with pediatric outpatient experience. You will educate patients and families, perform clinical assessments, and foster strong patient relationships in a fast-paced clinic.

The role begins with a six-week training period, two days per week, and then requires weekend shifts and one holiday per year. Flexibility and teamwork are essential for daily coverage across the outpatient schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Requires active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Requires BLS certification through AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families in an outpatient pediatric setting.
• Build strong relationships with pediatric patients and families.
• Employ critical thinking and assessment skills in the clinic.
• Support same-day and future shift coverage as needed.
• Work a schedule that includes weekends and holidays, with training period.
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

RN experience

Pediatric care

Patient education

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

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?

We have an exciting opportunity available at the Bedford Pediatric Outpatient Clinic for a compassionate and independent RN who thrives in a fast-paced, clinically diverse environment and enjoys educating patients and families. This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with pediatric patients while utilizing critical thinking and assessment skills in an outpatient setting.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and most holidays, excluding Christmas and Thanksgiving. New team members will complete a six-week training period working two days per week. Following training, nurses are expected to work one weekend shift per month and one holiday per year.

Flexibility and teamwork are essential, as team members are also expected to assist with same-day and future shift coverage when needed.

Qualifications

• 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.