Registered Nurse - Progressive Care

Indiana University Health System • Muncie, DE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate, experienced nurses to provide patient-centered care on Ball Memorial’s 18-bed adult progressive care unit in Muncie, Indiana. The unit cares for patients transitioning between progressive and medical levels of care, with common diagnoses including pulmonary edema, respiratory failure, GI hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, stroke, respiratory conditions requiring chronic ventilator support, and renal failure.

The Progressive Care Unit uses the Team-Based Acuity Adaptable Model (TBAAM) and an interdisciplinary care team that includes nurses, patient care assistants, a unit secretary, an RN case manager, a geographically placed physician, a pharmacist, and a dietician. Interdisciplinary rounding supports communication and collaboration among nursing staff, patients, and families. The unit emphasizes high-quality care, continuous improvement, patient safety, and professional development. Nurses have opportunities to encounter a broad range of patients and develop clinical expertise in a supportive team environment.

The role is available on full-time day or night shifts. IU Health describes its nursing culture as supportive of team members’ education, growth, and professional goals, and highlights meaningful community service through the unit-based council.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program required. Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program may be considered with more than two years of acute care experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Additional advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• More than two years of acute care experience may allow consideration for candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, high-quality, patient-centered care to adult progressive care patients.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members through care coordination and interdisciplinary rounding.
• Contribute to patient safety, continuous improvement, and quality patient outcomes.
• Participate in the supportive team culture and, through the Unit-Based Council, meaningful community service projects.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness program with participation points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive.
• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.

What This Job Offers

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