Registered Nurse - Resource - Inpatient Ball/Jay/Ft Wayne - FT Nights

IU Health • Muncie, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Resource is a member of Indiana University Health’s system-wide float pool. The role provides and coordinates competent, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse participates in clinical decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance care plans, achieve optimal outcomes, and support operational efficiency. The position follows the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the Code of Ethics for Nurses, and IU Health policies and requirements.

The role requires system-wide flexibility and clinical versatility to provide coverage across inpatient medical-surgical, progressive care, critical care, emergency, and specialty units according to staffing needs and patient acuity. Nurses float among multiple IU Health facilities, which may include Level 1 trauma centers, suburban facilities, and critical access centers. The position also requires alignment with IU Health’s mission, vision, and values, and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) required; a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) is required for those newly hired or promoted into the position after October 1, 2025.
• Active Indiana Registered Nurse license or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates who did not graduate from such a program may be considered if they have more than two years of acute care experience, subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, obtained before orientation starts.
• Highly adaptable, confident, and skilled in managing change.
• Experience in multiple specialties or willingness to broaden clinical scope.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to professional growth and system-wide impact.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN), except where required for hires or promotions after October 1, 2025.
• Two years of experience.
• Other Advanced Life Support certifications, as required by the unit or department specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based nursing care from assessment and diagnosis through planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participate in clinical decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support patient care plans, optimal outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Provide inpatient coverage across medical-surgical, progressive care, critical care, emergency, and specialty units based on staffing needs and patient acuity.
• Float among multiple IU Health facilities as needed.
• Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the Code of Ethics for Nurses, IU Health policies, and relevant accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrate behaviors and deliver results aligned with IU Health’s mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost.
• Team-member wellness program with points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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