Registered Nurse - Medical Diabetes

IU Health • Muncie, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, you will learn and 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 develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.

Ball Memorial’s medical diabetes unit is an 18-bed unit specializes in providing exceptional care for patients transitioning from progressive to medical levels of care. We specialize in the care of the acutely ill Diabetic Patients. Join our dynamic team on the Progressive Care Unit using the innovative Team-Based Acuity Adaptable Model (TBAAM). Our dedicated team includes skilled nurses, patient care assistants, a unit secretary, an RN case manager, a geographically placed physician, a pharmacist, and a dietician.

Nursing skills gained on this unit: Use of insulin and cardiac drips, Collaboration with other disciplines, Foundation of nursing, Prioritization of care, Patient education.

Unit Successes/Designations/National Recognition: Daisy and Bee Award nominations 2023- MDU Daisy Award Winner 2023- 2 Bee Award Winners 2023-Presented Innovation trial at AMSN conference Certified Nurses Distinguished Nurse.

Unit Culture: Unit Based Council- very active and focused on improving nurse and patient outcomes. Flexible scheduling to accommodate professional development opportunities, Academy of Nursing Excellence, Furthering education, Attending educational offerings and conferences. 2023- MDU involved/picked to be involved in innovation opportunities, MDU- support of 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Med/Surg and Critical Care).

Requirements

• Associates of Nursing (ASN)
• Current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA
• Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Use of insulin and cardiac drips
• Collaboration with other disciplines
• Foundation of nursing
• Prioritization of care
• Patient education

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree