Registered Nurse - Short Stay Unit

Jobtome; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) employer match

Employer paid medical leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking qualified registered nurses for the Cardiac Medical Observation Unit (CMO) in Ball Memorial, Muncie, IN. The unit focuses on cardiac care for observation and short-stay patients, with a culture of teamwork and professional development.

RN license in Indiana is required; ASN with BSN preferred. BLS and other advanced certifications may be needed per unit policy. Opportunities include tuition reimbursement and leadership development.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred; RN license Indiana required; BLS certification required.
• Exceptions: candidates without nationally accredited nursing program may be considered if >2 years acute care experience, subject to CNO review.
• Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the Cardiac Medical Observation Unit (CMO).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
• Support patient and family advocacy and education during observation stays.

Skills

Post Cath Lab care

Clinical expertise

Critical thinking

Time management

Patient advocacy

ACLS certification

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

RN license Indiana

BLS certification

Job description

SHIFT: PT/FT Nights, 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, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

Cardiac Medical Observation Unit (CMO) is a newly renovated, 25 private room unit located on 6 North in the hospital. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care to Observation and Medical level patients during their brief stay. We do specialize in the care of Cardiac patients pre and post procedure. We focus on our values of Team, Compassion, Excellence, and Purpose. We believe in servant leadership and encourage the growth and development of our team.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Post Cath Lab care
• Develop clinical expertise and critical thinking skills
• Multi-tasking and time management skills
• Patient and family advocacy
• Cardiac Dynamics—ACLS certification

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Multiple Daisy Award nominees
• Multiple BEE Award nominees
• Magnet Designated Hospital
• Constant professional development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Unit Culture:

• Our TEAM!! Supportive Team Culture
• Variety in patient diagnoses helping to grow knowledge base
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Supportive leadership to assist in professional development

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 current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Why Join IU Health?

• 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 - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn.

Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients’ and their families’ needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education.