Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology MedSurg - PT Days

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a passionate, experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient care on the Surgical Oncology MedSurg unit at University Hospital. The unit specializes in pancreatic, colorectal, and ear, nose, and throat cancers, and also cares for patients undergoing upper and lower gastrointestinal surgical interventions, as well as medical patients. The unit does not administer chemotherapy. Nurses collaborate with peers and participate in decision-making while caring for post-surgical patients with cancer diagnoses in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting. The unit offers a collaborative learning environment and has been recognized for going more than a year without accidents.

Nurses on the unit can develop skills in peer-to-peer collaboration, patient and family education, patient assessment, and critical thinking. IU Health describes its nursing culture as supportive of professional growth, learning, career opportunities, and individualized patient care.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) required; a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program may be considered with more than two years of acute care experience, subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for surgical oncology and medical patients in a high-acuity MedSurg setting.
• Collaborate with peers and participate in team decision-making for post-surgical patients with cancer diagnoses.
• Educate patients and their families.
• Assess patients and apply critical thinking in care delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness programs with participation points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.
• Referral eligibility.
• Hourly location differential, in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree