Registered Nurse - Post-Surgical Inpatient - Relocation Incentive Available!

Company: Indiana University Health
Location: Carmel
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Post-Surgical Inpatient (Various Shifts and Schedules) - Relocation Incentive Available!Job DescriptionOverviewIndiana 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, apply today.IU Norths Post-Surgical unit, 5C, is a 31-bed post-surgical inpatient and medical overflow unit. We are a fast-paced and specialized area that supports high volumes of surgical patients. Our nurses provide compassionate, specialized care to a variety of surgical patient populations including urological, gynecological, uro-gynecological, orthopedic, thyroid, bariatric and several others. As a Registered Nurse you will work in collaboration with the hospitalist team, PT/OT, case management, patient/family liaison, and multiple other disciplines to ensure our patients are receiving excellent care.Nursing skills gained on this unit:Care of specialized post-surgical patientsSurgical wound care and dressing changesPatient and family inclusion and educationCommunication and collaboration with multiple patient services and support teamsPhysical assessment and critical thinking skillsInsertion of foley catheters, NG tubes, peripheral IVsPhlebotomyManagement and care of central lines including PICCs, tunneled lines, and portsImproved communication skills with providers, PCAs and others on the care teamOpportunity to be a unit preceptor, charge nurse, or capstone preceptorMultiple opportunities to get involved in unit improvements and be the expert voice on unit changesUnit Successes/Designations:Multiple Daisy and Sunshine Award nominees in 2023Certified Bariatric programExcellent quality outcomes including no Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) since 2020 and no Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSIs) since 2022Unit Culture Highlights:An environment that supports growthA unit that celebrates and shares differences in background and cultureClinical Advisor helps support learning and critical thinkingVery dedicated leadership team (including unit manager, shift coordinators for each shift, unit dedicated NPD/educator and CNS) that want to see and help you grow and succeedSupport from fellow team members that helps foster an environment great for learningAvailable Shifts:Full-Time Night - Part-Time Night - Full-Time DayQualificationsRequires 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.Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.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 Indianas 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 youHealthy 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 and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.Indiana University Health is Indianas most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. Were looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.by Jobble

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