Registered Nurse – Medical Stroke

IU Health • Muncie, IN

2d • 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.

This newly remodeled, 25 private bed unit, is committed to delivering the best, high quality, compassionate care. On the Medical Stroke Unit, we use a multidisciplinary team approach consisting of nurses, physicians, patient care assistants, case managers, and secretarial support staff. Our care team specializes in the care of acutely ill medical/surgical patients, with a primary focus on patients effected by strokes. We pride ourselves on our strong partnership and high-quality care we deliver to our patients.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

* End of life care
* Patient and family advocacy
* Critical thinking skills
* Foundational nursing skills

Unit Successes/Designations:

* Primary Stroke Center
* Multiple Daisy Nominations
* NIHSS Certified
* 1 of 4 hospitals participating in a national research study

Unit Culture:

* Mentorship program
* Professional development
* Teamwork focused on delivering quality care
* 6 weeks of new graduate orientation

Requirements

• Associates of Nursing (ASN) required.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• 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

• Deliver the best, high quality, compassionate care on the Medical Stroke Unit.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, physicians, patient care assistants, case managers, and secretarial support staff.
• Specialize in the care of acutely ill medical/surgical patients, with a primary focus on patients affected by strokes.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and foundational nursing skills.
• Provide patient and family advocacy.
• Engage in end-of-life care.

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.

What This Job Offers

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