Registered Nurse-Vascular Surgery-Ambulatory

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette seeks an Ambulatory Registered Nurse to join the vascular surgery team, supporting two surgeons and two advanced practice providers in a busy outpatient clinic. This full-time, weekday role focuses on triage, nurse visits, wound care, dressings, patient education, and care coordination.

Ideal candidates have at least three years of RN experience, hold an Indiana RN license (or NLC) and BLS certification, and are committed to compassionate, patient-centered

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required; other advanced life support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Triage via telephone and inbox triage.
• Nurse visits and staple removal.
• Wound care and dressing changes.
• Patient education and care coordination.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Telephone triage

Wound care

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is seeking expert RN's who will have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine. At IU Health, you will develop in significant ways, advancing healthcare for all! Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed with competitive benefits, a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can engage expertly, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

Join Indiana University Health’s Vascular Surgery team in Lafayette as an Ambulatory Registered Nurse supporting two surgeons and two advanced practice providers in a collaborative outpatient specialty clinic. This full-time, Monday-Friday role (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) focuses on telephone and inbox triage, nurse visits, staple removal, wound care, dressing changes, patient education, and care coordination throughout the vascular surgery journey. Ideal candidates have at least three years of RN experience and a passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while building meaningful relationships with patients. IU Health offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a direct impact on vascular surgery patient outcomes in one of Indiana’s leading healthcare systems.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors 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.
• Requires that the RN has 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 relevant clinical 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.
• May require ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
• Requires awareness and understanding of legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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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.

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