Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgical

IU Health • Muncie, IN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides specialized inpatient care to patients following surgery who have progressed beyond immediate post-anesthesia recovery but still require monitoring and treatment before transitioning to a medical-surgical setting. The registered professional clinical nurse is accountable for coordinating and providing competent, evidence-based care across the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

The nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency. The role reflects Indiana University Health’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance requirements; complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards; and adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) required; a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates without graduation 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.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA required.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based care across the care continuum.
• Assess patients, identify diagnoses and desired outcomes, plan and implement care, and evaluate results.
• Participate in clinical decision-making, teaching, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care and achieve outcomes.
• Contribute to operational efficiency.
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness programs with participation points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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