Registered Nurse-Vascular Surgery-Ambulatory

IU 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 support two surgeons and two advanced practice providers in a vascular surgery outpatient clinic. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., focusing on triage, nurse visits, staple removal, wound care, dressing changes, patient education, and care coordination through the vascular surgery journey. Ideal candidates have at least three years of RN experience and a passion for delivering

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions for non-accredited program with >2 years of relevant clinical experience subject to review.
• BLS certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
• May assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
• Awareness of legal implications of patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Triage via telephone and inbox.
• Conduct nurse visits.
• Perform staple removals and wound care.
• Dressing changes and patient education.
• Coordinate care across the vascular surgery journey.

Skills

Telephone triage

Patient education

Care coordination

Wound care

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

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.