Registered Nurse – Progressive Oncology/Hospice

IU Health • Muncie, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate, experienced nurses to join their team and collaborate with top medical professionals. This role offers opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and the chance to deliver the highest level of patient care. The position is located at Ball Memorial’s adult oncology progressive care unit, a 25-bed unit specializing in hospice/end-of-life care, cancer patients, patients with COPD, and those with weakness due to acute disease. This unit utilizes a Team Based Acuity Adaptable Model (TBAAM) with an interdisciplinary team that rounds daily with the clinical nurse for better continuity of care. Nursing skills gained include progressive level of care, ACLS, chemo competency, and hospice care. The unit has a strong team collaboration culture, with support staff including a dayshift bath tech, PRN RN on nights, and a Clinical Advisor joining in 2024. The unit also has a Hospice Office and a diverse staff comprising traditional IU Health employees, long-term domestic travelers, and international nurses.

Requirements

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• 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

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide care for hospice/end of life care, cancer patients, patients with COPD, and those with weakness due to acute disease.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Utilize progressive level of care.
• Administer ACLS.
• Perform chemo competency.
• Provide hospice care.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• 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
• $30,000 sign-on bonus for part and full-time roles.

What This Job Offers

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