Registered Nurse-Orthopedics-Ambulatory

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team. The growing, collaborative practice serves patients across orthopedic surgery, podiatry, hand specialty care, and sports medicine. The Clinical Ambulatory RN coordinates patient care by managing patient communications, nursing assessments, cast-related care coordination, provider collaboration, and clinical follow-up, and serves as a resource for patients and staff. This full-time, day-shift position primarily supports clinics at 5177 McCarty Lane (HMOB Entrance 5, First Floor) and 253 Sagamore Parkway West in Lafayette, with occasional travel between sites as needed. The RN works alongside orthopedic surgeons, a podiatrist, hand specialists, advanced practice providers, and sports medicine providers in a fast-paced, team-oriented ambulatory environment.

Requirements

Associate of Nursing (ASN).
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 non-accredited programs may be considered with more than two years of relevant clinical experience, subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.
Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Awareness and understanding of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
May require the ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
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) preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care across orthopedic surgery, podiatry, hand specialty care, and sports medicine.
Manage patient communications and conduct nursing assessments.
Coordinate cast-related care.
Collaborate with providers and coordinate clinical follow-up.
Serve as a resource for patients and staff.
Travel between clinic sites as needed.