Hospice

IU Health•Muncie, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate, experienced nurses to join their team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, nurses can develop their careers significantly, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. The organization fosters a culture that supports professional and personal goals, offering opportunities for clinical expertise development, diverse career exploration, continuous learning, relationship building, and inquiry. The adult oncology progressive care unit at Ball Memorial is a 25-bed unit specializing in hospice/end-of-life care, cancer patients, COPD patients, and those with weakness due to acute disease. This unit utilizes a Team Based Acuity Adaptable Model (TBAAM) with an interdisciplinary team that rounds daily with the clinical nurse for improved continuity of care. Nursing skills gained on this unit include progressive level of care, ACLS, chemo competency, and hospice care. The unit has a history of celebrations, is an inpatient chemo unit, has chemo-competent RNs on day and night shifts, and offers opportunities for involvement in shared governance.

Requirements

Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

Responsibilities

Provide care for hospice/end of life care, cancer patients, patients with COPD, and those with weakness due to acute disease.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
Develop clinical expertise.
Advance healthcare and deliver the highest level of patient care.

Benefits

$30,000 sign-on bonus for eligible part and full-time roles.
Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
Competitive benefits.
401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
Employer paid medical leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness – IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost.
Healthy Results - Participation in team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.