Registered Nurse – Progressive Oncology/Hospice

IU Health • Muncie, IN

54d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate and experienced nurses to join their team at Ball Memorial. This role involves collaborating with top medical professionals and advancing healthcare through the highest level of patient care. IU Health offers opportunities for professional growth, career development, and a supportive culture that values individual strengths and goals. The position is within the adult oncology progressive care unit, a 25-bed unit specializing in hospice/end-of-life care, cancer patients, COPD patients, and those with weakness due to acute disease. This unit utilizes a Team Based Acuity Adaptable Model (TBAAM) with an interdisciplinary team for enhanced continuity of care.

Requirements

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program (exceptions may apply with >2 years 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.
• 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.
• Opportunity to be involved in Share governance on the unit and within the system with UBC and PNC.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for hospice/end-of-life patients.
• Care for cancer patients.
• Care for patients with COPD.
• Care for patients with weakness due to acute disease.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Participate in daily rounding with the clinical nurse.
• Develop clinical expertise in progressive care.
• Obtain ACLS certification.
• Obtain chemo competency.
• Provide hospice care.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree