Registered Nurse - Outpatient IU Health Plastic Surgery
About The Position
IU Health is seeking an expert Registered Nurse to join its Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team. The RN works directly with surgeons specializing in adult and pediatric hand surgery, comprehensive wound care, and general plastic surgery. The role provides varied clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth and development. The position is primarily based at IU Health’s Indianapolis and Carmel locations and may require travel between sites. It is onsite, with the potential for one remote workday per week after six months. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. Candidates must have an Associate of Nursing (ASN), an active Indiana RN license or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license, and graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, subject to the stated exception for candidates with more than two years of relevant clinical experience and CNO approval. Basic Life Support certification through the AHA is required. Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
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 who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program may be considered with more than two years of relevant clinical experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Awareness and understanding of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
- Ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
- Experience in a surgical specialty.
- Additional experience in wound care.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and take vital signs.
- Triage patients and provide patient education.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care and wound care.
- Document patient care.
- Prepare medications and assist with minor procedures.
- Coordinate clinic and surgery scheduling.
- Coordinate FMLA and disability paperwork.
- Support the Medical Assistant team.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
