Registered Nurse - Neuro Trauma MedSurg - FT Days

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a passionate, experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient care on 5 North Neuro Trauma Surgical at Methodist Hospital. This fast-paced, 25-private-bed Medical-Surgical unit cares for patients with brain and spinal cord injuries and conditions affecting central nervous system function. Diagnoses include traumatic brain injuries, cerebral hemorrhages, spinal cord injuries, tumors, seizures, stroke, meningitis, and hydrocephalus.

Nurses on the unit develop skills in managing complex and varied diagnoses, time management, complete neurological assessments, and postoperative surgical care. The unit is supported by team members who are willing to learn and teach, engaged leadership, professional and personal growth opportunities, and strong collaboration between day- and night-shift teams.

This is a full-time day-shift position. The role is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a new hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials. IU Health describes its nursing culture as supportive of professional growth, clinical expertise, learning, collaboration, and patient-centered 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.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program required. Candidates who did not graduate 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.
• Basic Life Support 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 to patients with neurological and neurosurgical diagnoses, including brain and spinal cord injuries and conditions affecting central nervous system function.
• Perform complete neurological assessments.
• Manage complex and varying patient diagnoses.
• Provide postoperative surgical care.

Benefits

• 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
• Wellness program with participation points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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