Registered Nurse-Registered Nurse – Peds Cardiac Stepdown

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

23h

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 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 explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today. We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role. Peds Cardiac ICU or Cath Lab experience preferred. Riley Hospital 3W Cardiac Stepdown Unit is a 24-bed unit that includes 6 designated NICU beds. Riley at IU Health is ranked among the top pediatric cardiovascular programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and others. We are also among the top 15 of high-volume heart programs in the nation for effective outcomes. Our Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons have received the high honor of a Three Star Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons in 2018. The Registered Nurse will assess, monitor, and document on high acuity cardiac patients from neonates to adults including Congenital Heart Defect Patients, Neonatal Congenital Heart Defect Patients (Patients in NICU Cohort), Pre/Post-Cardiac Transplant Patients, Pre/Post-Op Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients, and Post-Cardiac Catheterization Patients. Seeking experienced nurses. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

Requires Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of 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 that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
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

Peds Cardiac ICU or Cath Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will assess, monitor, and document on high acuity cardiac patients from neonates to adults including Congenital Heart Defect Patients, Neonatal Congenital Heart Defect Patients (Patients in NICU Cohort), Pre/Post-Cardiac Transplant Patients, Pre/Post-Op Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients, and Post-Cardiac Catheterization Patients.

Benefits

Relocation Incentive Available!
Referral Bonus Eligible!
Training for all ages of patients from neonates to adults
Training for ventricular assist devices, post-cardiac transplant, chest tubes, pacer wires, cardiac monitoring, and central lines
Teaching caregivers how to care for their children through our parent care program
Cross-training opportunity to CVICU
Multiple DAISY Award nominees each year
Unit Professional Practice Council collaboration for unit initiatives
Multiple capstone preceptors
Opportunities to join house-wide committees
Supportive peers and leadership dedicated to a welcoming environment
Teamwork culture
Environment that fosters learning within a teaching environment
advanced clinical training
leadership development
promotion opportunities
cross training development