Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology MedSurg - FT Days

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program rewards

Job summary

IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated RN for a fast-paced Surgical Oncology unit focused on pancreatic, colorectal and ENT cancers. Day shift, full-time, on-site role with peer-to-peer collaboration and high-acuity post-surgical care. Requires ASN; BSN preferred.

Active Indiana RN license or NLC; BLS required. Prior acute care experience may be considered for exceptions. This unit emphasizes patient and family education and critical thinking in a supportive

Qualifications

• Requires ASN in nursing. BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required; additional Life Support certifications may be required by unit policy.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions possible with 2+ years acute care experience.

Skills

Peer-to-peer collaboration

Patient education

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

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.