Registered Nurse-Sports Medicine-Ambulatory

Indiana University Health System•West Lafayette, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team. This full-time, day-shift Clinical Ambulatory RN role supports a growing, collaborative practice serving patients across orthopedic surgery, podiatry, hand specialty care, and sports medicine. The nurse coordinates patient care through patient communications, nursing assessments, cast-related care coordination, provider collaboration, and clinical follow-up, and serves as a resource for patients and staff. The position primarily supports clinics at 253 Sagamore Parkway West, Lafayette, with occasional travel to 5177 McCarty Lane (HMOB Entrance 5, First Floor) as needed. The nurse works alongside five orthopedic surgeons, one podiatrist, Ortho Indy hand specialists, four APPs, and three sports medicine providers in a fast-paced, team-oriented ambulatory environment.

Requirements

Associate of Nursing (ASN).
Active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license or 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 if they have more than two years of relevant clinical experience; exceptions require 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 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 assessing patients without face-to-face interaction when required.
Coordinate cast-related care.
Collaborate with providers and conduct clinical follow-up.
Serve as a resource for patients and staff.
Travel occasionally to the clinic at 5177 McCarty Lane as needed.