Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology MedSurg - FT Days

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive benefits

401K retirement savings with employer–

Employer paid medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness – IU Health

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentive

Descrizione del lavoro

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced RN for a Day Shift - Full Time position on a MedSurg unit. The unit focuses on pancreatic, colorectal, and head/neck cancers with high acuity surgical care and peer-to-peer collaboration.

The RN must hold an Indiana RN license (NLC acceptable) and an accredited nursing program diploma. ASN is required; BSN preferred. BLS certification is required, with other ALS as needed per policy. Join IU Health for a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Competenze

• ASN required and active IN RN license or NLC.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required; other advanced life support may be required per unit policies.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program is required.

Mansioni

• Provide direct patient care on a high acuity surgical oncology unit.
• Collaborate with peers in decision making for recovering post-surgical cancer patients.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and post-discharge steps.

Conoscenze

Peer collaboration

Patient education

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Formazione

ASN

BSN preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Shift:Day Shift - Full Time

Unit Acuity Level:MedSurg

Hospital:University

This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

About the Unit:

This unit specializes in Surgical Oncology, specifically: pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, and ear/nose/and throat cancers. Additionally, the unit often sees surgical interventions, related to upper\lower GI, as well as medical patients on shifts.This unit does not administer chemo. This is a high functioning, fast paced surgical and specialized care unit. Clinical Nurses will be a part of a lot of peer-to-peer team collaboration and decision making for recovering post-surgical patients with a cancer diagnosis.This unit at University Hospital provides a phenomenal learning and collaborative environment within a high acuity setting for all nurses. We were recently recognized for going over a year without any accidents.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Peer-to-peer collaboration
• Patient and family education
• Patient assessment
• Critical thinking

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• 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 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?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 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.