Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down ICU (LTAC)

Ascension Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks dedicated nursing professionals to join their team in providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. This role involves direct patient care, monitoring conditions, and coordinating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes. With over 148 years of service in the community, this organization offers a supportive environment where associates can thrive and make a real difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credential required prior to hire date.
• BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care following established protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans effectively.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Education

Diploma from accredited nursing school

Registered Nurse credential

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Details

+ Department: Step Down ICU (LTAC)

+ Schedule: Full Time Days; 36 hours per week; e/3rd weekend. Hours: 7am to 7:30pm

+ Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent Seton

+ Location: Indianapolis, IN

We care for critically ill patients needing longer term hospitalization such as respiratory failure/ventilator management and weaning, and multisystem complexities.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
2. Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
3. Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
4. Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
5. Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

1. Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

Additional Preferences

RN ICU/Progressive care experience

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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