Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical 2

IU Health • Avon, IN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced inpatient unit that cares for both surgical and medical patients. As a Clinical Nurse, you will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to provide compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based care throughout the patient's hospital stay. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy teamwork, critical thinking, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Med Surg 2 is a medical-surgical inpatient unit specializing in the care of adult patients who are preparing for or recovering from surgical procedures. Our patient population primarily includes orthopedic, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery patients, while also caring for medical patients with infections, wounds, dementia, mental health crises, and chronic health conditions.

Our mission is to provide safe, high-quality care that supports patients in achieving a smooth recovery and returning to their baseline level of health.

Requirements

• Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in 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 graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. 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).
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered, high-quality care.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based nursing care across the care continuum.
• Utilize the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes in status to the healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with policy and standards of practice.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to achieve patient goals.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and professional development activities.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

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