Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Med/Surg

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Ortho Med-Surg unit. This role involves providing exceptional nursing care and working collaboratively with a team focused on orthopedic surgical patients.

An ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a valid RN license in Indiana, showcasing strong customer service skills and a commitment to patient care. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and the position offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school or three years of related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Indiana.
• One year of nursing experience preferred, new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Ensure quality services to patients in the Ortho Med-Surg unit.
• Promote positive health outcomes for orthopedic surgical patients.

Skills

Customer service skills

Initiative

Computer skills

Accountability

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing school or 3 years of related experience

Job description

Hiring Bonus Offered

Join Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state‑of‑the‑art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care and coordinates and oversees other disciplines involved in promoting positive health outcomes and quality services to patients. The Registered Nurse provides skillful care to assigned patients in accordance with the plan of care and practices within the scope of nursing as specified by the Nurse Practice Act. The Ortho Med‑Surg unit at Community Hospital East is an 18‑bed unit that cares for orthopedic surgical patients including hip/knee replacements and fractures. In addition to caring for orthopedic patients, you will also gain experience working with surgical patients including, but not limited to: colorectal, urology, OBGYN, laminectomy, and complex medical patients. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy staff are housed on this unit with a state‑of‑the‑art PT/OT therapy room. The ortho team promotes relationship‑based care and emphasizes the importance of self‑care for our team. If you’re a life‑long learner that enjoys growing in your nursing knowledge while gaining experience in a supportive, rewarding environment, consider joining the Ortho Team!

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).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• One year of nursing experience is preferred, new graduates welcome to apply.
• Computer skills for documentation and work‑related purposes are required.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions with an openness to change and learning.
• Demonstrates customer service skills to provide exceptional patient and family experience.
• Takes initiative to help others.
• CPR certified.