Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology MedSurg - PT Days

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a passionate, experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient care on the Surgical Oncology MedSurg unit at University Hospital. The unit specializes in pancreatic, colorectal, and ear, nose, and throat cancers, and also cares for patients undergoing upper and lower gastrointestinal surgical interventions, as well as medical patients. The unit does not administer chemotherapy. It is a fast-paced, high-functioning surgical and specialized-care unit where nurses collaborate with peers and participate in decision-making for patients recovering from cancer-related surgery. The high-acuity setting offers a collaborative learning environment. The unit was recently recognized for going more than a year without accidents.

Nurses on the unit develop skills in peer-to-peer collaboration, patient and family education, patient assessment, and critical thinking. IU Health describes its nursing culture as supportive of professional growth, learning, collaboration, and individualized, compassionate patient care.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) degree.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates from programs that are not nationally accredited may be considered with more than two years of acute care experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient-care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Experienced nurses are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with pancreatic, colorectal, and ear, nose, and throat cancers.
• Provide nursing care to patients recovering from cancer-related surgery and other upper or lower gastrointestinal surgical interventions, as well as medical patients.
• Collaborate with peers and participate in decision-making regarding patient care.
• Educate patients and their families.
• Assess patients and apply critical thinking in a high-acuity setting.

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 with counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness programs with points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.
• Hourly location differential, in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

What This Job Offers

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