Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Procedural - Urgent Care - Bloomington East - FT Days

IU Health • Bloomington, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse reflects Indiana University Health’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics, compliance requirements, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards; and adheres to the ANA scope and standards of professional nursing. The RN plans, directs, provides, and helps evaluate total patient care in collaboration with providers. The nurse is accountable for coordinating competent, evidence-based care across the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes direct patient care and quality assurance and improvement activities, symptom management, and in-clinic and/or telehealth care. The RN ensures ordered procedures and treatments are complete, instructs patients about procedures, treatments, and needs, and carries out medical orders accurately and promptly.

The Urgent Care RN works under the direction of the on-site provider in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The nurse performs rapid patient triage and clinical assessments and supports procedures to promote safe, efficient patient flow. The position requires clinical judgment, adaptability, and effective communication. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts per week. Urgent Care operates year-round, and weekends and holidays are required. Travel to other Urgent Care clinics across the state may be discussed.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) degree.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
• One year of Emergency Room, Urgent Care, or triage experience.
• Knowledge of procedures appropriate to the clinical area and familiarity with designated equipment and supplies.
• Ability to coordinate multiple functions for a group of patients effectively and promptly.
• Awareness and understanding of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
• Two years of experience in an ambulatory setting.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to the unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, provide, and assist in evaluating total patient care in collaboration with providers.
• Coordinate and deliver competent, evidence-based care, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform direct patient care, symptom management, and quality assurance and improvement activities in clinic and/or through telehealth.
• Conduct rapid patient triage and clinical assessments in the Urgent Care setting.
• Support procedures and help ensure safe, efficient patient flow.
• Ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete.
• Instruct patients concerning procedures, treatments, and their care needs.
• Ensure medical orders are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Comply with IU Health policies and standards, the ANA scope and standards of professional nursing, and the nursing code of ethics.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• Supportive, collaborative, patient-centered work environment.
• 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 counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness program with participation points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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