Registered Nurse - Progressive Care

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased pay scale for bedside nurses

401(K) retirement savings withEmployer

Employer paid medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results

Job summary

IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie, Indiana is seeking experienced nurses to join our Progressive Care Unit team. We offer FT Nights and FT Days shifts on an 18-bed PCU that handles patients transitioning from progressive to medical levels of care.

Our team emphasizes interdisciplinary rounding, patient-centered care, and continuous learning. Candidates should have ASN with BSN preferred, and Indiana RN licensure with ACLS/NIH certifications where required.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• ACLS and NIH certification may be required per unit/department policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care on Ball Memorial PCU (18-bed unit).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Engage in interdisciplinary rounds and ongoing professional development.

Skills

ACLS

NIH certification

ACLS and NIH certified

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Shifts

FT Nights, FT Days

Location

Ball Memorial - Muncie, Indiana

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate?

Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

Ball Memorial's adult progressive care unit is an 18-bed unit specializes in providing exceptional care for patients transitioning from progressive to medical levels of care. The most common diagnoses are pulmonary edema, respiratory failure, GI hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, stroke, respiratory system diagnosis with chronic ventilator support, and renal failure. Join our dynamic team on the Progressive Care Unit using the innovative Team-Based Acuity Adaptable Model (TBAAM). Our dedicated team includes skilled nurses, patient care assistants, a unit secretary, an RN case manager, a geographically placed physician, a pharmacist, and a dietician.

Experience the synergy of interdisciplinary rounding, a cornerstone of our communication strategy, fostering collaboration between nursing, patients, and their families. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our nurses are all ACLS and NIH certified and are committed to continuous improvement and innovation creating a supportive and efficient work environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients!

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

On PCU you will encounter a diverse spectrum of patients. This diversity ensures a dynamic learning environment providing exceptional opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Joining our PCU team will ensure that your journey will be one of continuous learning and growth.

Unit Successes/Designations:

Our focus is on creating a culture of a healthy work environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality patient outcomes.

Through continuous efforts, collaboration, and dedication to patient safety, we have achieved notable progress in minimizing patient harm.

Our nursing team has seen numerous members recognized with the Daisy Award, a testament to the abundance of caring and compassionate individuals among our nurses.

Our team members are highly engaged and demonstrate a remarkable retention rate, highlighting their commitment and dedication to their modes.

Unit Culture:

PCU has an amazing team of dedicated nurses who work to support one another while delivering exceptional care to their patients.

We invest in all nursing team members' education, growth, and development. Our leadership team is focused on helping each individual achieve their professional goals and aspirations.

PCU dedicates time to engage in meaningful service projects for those in our community through the work of our Unit-Based Council helping to contribute to the well-being of those in need.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have 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 an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department speciality according to patient care policies.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness - IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results