Registered Nurse- Neonatal Progressive Care Unit

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus — apply today to learn more! We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of RN experience
• Requires Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor 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.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor 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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness – IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck.

What This Job Offers

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