Registered Nurse - Simon Family Tower NICU

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, you will develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today. We are looking for nurses that are passionate about the NICU patient population to care for infants that are 32 weeks and above, requiring extended hospitalization following a level III or IV NICU stay. These patients may require respiratory support up to CPAP, feeding tubes, or continuous monitoring for variations in vital signs. Registered Nurses in this area will work within an interdisciplinary team including respiratory therapists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists, and lactation consultants. Together, this care team develops treatment planning and implementation of therapeutic interventions specific to each patient’s goals. The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical 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 nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Requirements

Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, and blood draws.
Administering medications, therapies, and nutritional plans as prescribed by the NICU physicians
Performing or assisting with specialized procedures such as inserting intravenous lines, drawing labs, and administering tube feedings
Collaborating with the NICU team, including nurses, physicians, and APPs
Providing comfort and support to infants and their families
Assist the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments
Use and adjust specialized medical equipment
Formulate nursing plans and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments
Comfort sick newborns and anxious parents and family members
Offer support to parents and educate them on the at-home care of their newborn