Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical 2

IU Health • Avon, IN

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About The Position

Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced inpatient unit caring for adult medical and surgical patients, including people preparing for or recovering from orthopedic, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery procedures. The unit also cares for medical patients with infections, wounds, dementia, mental health crises, and chronic health conditions. Its mission is to provide safe, high-quality care that supports recovery and helps patients return to their baseline level of health.

The Clinical Nurse works closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to provide compassionate, evidence-based care throughout the hospital stay. The role involves nursing assessment and care coordination, monitoring patient status, administering medications and treatments, educating patients and families, documenting care, and contributing to team decisions and professional development.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program required. Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program may be considered with more than two years of acute care experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
• Commitment to safe, patient-centered, high-quality care.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Consistent availability is required; reduced-hour or PRN scheduling accommodations are not available.
• Participation in holiday and every-third-weekend rotations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based nursing care across the care continuum.
• Use the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes in status to the healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with policy and standards of practice.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to achieve patient goals.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and professional development activities.
• Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree