Registered Nurse (RN) - East Observation Unit

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the East Observation Unit, focusing on night shifts. The RN will manage patient care effectively, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery for short-term acute needs.

Applicants should be graduates of an accredited nursing program and possess a valid RN license in Indiana. Relevant Med/Surg experience is preferred. This role emphasizes teamwork and effective patient transitions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program recognized by NLN, CCNE, ACEN or similar.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Indiana per Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Med/Surg nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care effectively within the healthcare continuum.
• Collaborate closely with the hospitalist team for patient throughput.
• Ensure smooth transitions of care and efficient service.

Skills

Collaboration

Delegation

Negotiation

Resource Management

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - East Observation Unit

Shift: Night Job

Make a Difference
The Registered Nurse will be responsible for demonstrating performance consistent with professional standards of practice, care, performance, the Nurse Practice Act, and the mission and goals of the Community Health Network. The RN manages patient care in the healthcare continuum to achieve optimum outcomes in a safe and cost-effective manner and demonstrates skills in collaboration, delegation, negotiation, and management of resources. Community East Observation Unit is an 8‑bed medical‑surgical unit that operates with a focused 24‑hour length of stay, emphasizing rapid assessment, treatment, and safe discharge. The team works in close collaboration with the hospitalist team to maintain efficient patient throughput and ensure smooth transitions of care. This unit supports high‑quality, streamlined service for patients with short‑term acute needs.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Med/Surg experience preferred.