Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma Critical Care - Days

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

1d • 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 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. Surgical Trauma Critical Care (STCC) is a 20-bed unit for patients with multiple types of surgeries, injuries, and conditions. The nurses on this units treat patients with various trauma conditions or surgical interventions. This creates a population which requires a broad knowledge base of critical care, trauma, and overall management of multi-system challenges. This unit collaborates with a strong interdisciplinary team of physicians, clinical pharmacists, and dieticians.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with various trauma conditions or surgical interventions.
• Manage multi-system challenges.
• Collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team of physicians, clinical pharmacists, and dieticians.
• Utilize highly specialized assessment skills.
• Employ critical thinking.
• Communicate effectively with other care providers.
• Manage time effectively.
• Prioritize care.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree