Registered Nurse - Pre-Op PACU FT Days

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana seeks an RN who embodies our mission and ethics. The nurse provides and coordinates evidence-based care across the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and efficiency. Requirements: ASN; BSN preferred.

Active Indiana or NLC RN license. Graduation from a nationally accredited program (exceptions for 2+ years acute care experience).

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions for 2+ years acute care experience.
• BLS certification required; advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate evidence-based nursing care across the care continuum (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to advance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Adhere to the ANA standards and the Code of Ethics for Nurses and organizational policies.

Skills

RN license (Indiana or NLC)

BLS certification

ALS certifications

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.

Requirements

• 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.