Registered Nurse - Progressive Care

IU Health • Muncie, IN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate, experienced nurses to join their team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, nurses are encouraged to learn and develop their careers, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. The organization supports personal and professional goals, offering opportunities to develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career paths, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel a spirit of inquiry. The specific role is on Ball Memorial’s adult progressive care unit, an 18-bed unit specializing in care for patients transitioning from progressive to medical levels. Common diagnoses include pulmonary edema, respiratory failure, GI hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, stroke, respiratory system diagnosis with chronic ventilator support, and renal failure. The unit utilizes an innovative Team-Based Acuity Adaptable Model (TBAAM) and features a dedicated interdisciplinary team including skilled nurses, patient care assistants, a unit secretary, an RN case manager, a geographically placed physician, a pharmacist, and a dietician. Interdisciplinary rounding is a cornerstone of their communication strategy, fostering collaboration between nursing, patients, and families to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Nurses on this unit are ACLS and NIH certified and are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, creating a supportive and efficient work environment. The unit focuses on a healthy work environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality patient outcomes, with notable progress in minimizing patient harm and numerous Daisy Award recognitions for compassionate care. The team demonstrates high engagement and retention, and invests in nursing education, growth, and development, with leadership focused on individual professional goals. The PCU also engages in community service projects through its Unit-Based Council.

Requirements

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program (exceptions may be considered for candidates with more than two years of acute care experience, subject to CNO approval).
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Requires ACLS certification.
• Requires NIH certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance healthcare and deliver the highest level of patient care.
• Provide exceptional care for patients transitioning from progressive to medical levels of care.
• Foster collaboration between nursing, patients, and their families through interdisciplinary rounding.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Commit to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support fellow team members while delivering exceptional care to patients.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus
• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• 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 team member wellness programs awarding points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in paycheck.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees