Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology MedSurg - PT Days

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Medical leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis seeks an experienced registered nurse for the MedSurg Oncology unit. This day shift, part-time role focuses on care of surgical oncology patients including pancreatic, colorectal, and ENT cancers, with collaboration across peers for high-quality outcomes.

The unit emphasizes professional growth, nursing autonomy, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Active Indiana RN license and BLS required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification (AHA) required; other ALS may be needed per unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to post-surgical oncology patients in a high-acuity MedSurg unit.
• Collaborate with peers and multidisciplinary team for patient recovery and education.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Shift:

Day Shift - Part 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.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate?

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will 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 explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry,

About the Unit:

This unit specialises 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.