Registered Nurse- Port Room- Ambulatory Procedural

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, 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. Port Room Nurses are clinical experts in vascular access who specialize in the assessment and placement of appropriate IV catheters. They are highly skilled in inserting peripheral IVs and accessing Port‑a‑Cath and PICC lines, as well as evaluating vein health for peripheral lab draws and chemotherapy treatment needs. These nurses provide patient education on catheter placement, use, and ongoing maintenance—both in the clinical setting and for those discharged with an accessed port or PICC line for infusion. They also perform device maintenance, including dressing changes, flushing, and troubleshooting, while educating patients and staff on proper line care and infection prevention.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of RN experience.
• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and placement of appropriate IV catheters.
• Inserting peripheral IVs.
• Accessing Port‑a‑Cath and PICC lines.
• Evaluating vein health for peripheral lab draws and chemotherapy treatment needs.
• Provide patient education on catheter placement, use, and ongoing maintenance.
• Perform device maintenance, including dressing changes, flushing, and troubleshooting.
• Educating patients and staff on proper line care and infection prevention.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree