Registered Nurse-Orthopedics-Ambulatory

Indiana University Health System•Lafayette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Associate of Science in 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 have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they have more than two years of relevant clinical experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Awareness and understanding of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care and manage patient communications.
Perform nursing assessments, including potentially assessing patients without face-to-face interaction.
Coordinate cast-related care.
Collaborate with providers.
Conduct clinical follow-up.
Serve as a resource for patients and staff.
Travel between clinic sites occasionally as needed.