Registered Nurse (RN) - 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 is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Community East Observation Unit in Indianapolis. The RN will deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, 8-bed unit focused on rapid assessment, treatment and safe discharge, working closely with hospitalists to ensure smooth transitions of care.

The role requires RN licensure in Indiana and clinical experience in med/surg settings. This on-site position supports dedicated caregivers, growth opportunities and community-focused

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN/CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA accredited nursing school, or three years of related professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across the healthcare continuum to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Collaborate, delegate, negotiate and manage resources to support efficient care.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Education

Accredited nursing school

Job description

Join Community

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 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.