Registered Nurse - Post Surgical FT Nights

IU Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse in Indiana to provide and coordinate evidence-based patient care across the continuum. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires an active RN license (Indiana or NLC), graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, and BLS certification, with BSN preferred and experience in acute care valued.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/other units as needed.
• Two+ years acute care may satisfy accreditation exception.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum.
• Perform assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, and mentoring within the multidisciplinary team.
• Adhere to ANA Scope and Standards and Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Skills

Clinical care

Team collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

RN license (Indiana or NLC)

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

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.