Registered Nurse-Heart Failure-Ambulatory

IU Health•Bloomington, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Heart Failure Clinic in Bloomington and care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in a specialized outpatient setting. The position is described as a true PRN opportunity. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with varying start times between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.; no travel is required. The clinic is on the third floor of the Medical Office Building within Bloomington Hospital. The nurse works with a collaborative team of RNs and Nurse Practitioners. The team independently manages patient visits, performs comprehensive clinical assessments, lab draws, and IV pushes when needed, coordinates care, educates patients, and supports symptom management. IU Health describes its nursing careers as offering competitive benefits, professional development, a supportive culture, and opportunities to advance healthcare. The organization requires new hires to receive specified vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, subject to approved exemptions; proof of previous vaccination may be submitted. The COVID-19 vaccine is not required to begin employment, but the posting states team members must be fully vaccinated by September 1, 2021.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of RN experience.
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 without graduation 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 (CNO).
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) preferred.
Cardiac background preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to heart failure patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
Manage patient visits and perform comprehensive clinical assessments.
Perform lab draws and IV pushes when needed.
Coordinate patient care, educate patients, and support symptom management.
Maintain awareness and understanding of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
Assess patients without face-to-face interaction when required.