Registered Nurse-Community Health-Ambulatory

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking an Ambulatory Registered Nurse for its growing Community Health team, serving patients across White, Carroll, Clinton, and Benton counties. The nurse will provide breastfeeding and immunization education, care navigation, and connections to community resources. The role supports patients and families in the community and through home-based outreach as part of a new program expanding across the region. The nurse works with an interdisciplinary team that includes community health workers, social workers, and nurses. Strong relationship-building skills, an engaging personality, and a commitment to helping patients overcome barriers to care are important; OB or pediatric experience is preferred. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. The program is supported by a CMS/HHS Rural Health Transformation Program financial assistance award totaling $206,927,896.80, fully funded by CMS/HHS. Indiana University Health describes itself as Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. It offers opportunities for learning and professional development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

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.
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).
OB or pediatric experience.
Strong relationship-building skills, an engaging personality, and a passion for helping patients overcome barriers to care.