Registered Nurse - Progressive Care

IU Health • Muncie, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for Ball Memorial’s 18-bed adult Progressive Care Unit in Muncie, Indiana. The unit provides care for patients transitioning from progressive to medical levels of care, including patients with pulmonary edema, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, stroke, chronic ventilator support, and renal failure.

The team uses the Team-Based Acuity Adaptable Model and includes nurses, patient care assistants, a unit secretary, an RN case manager, a geographically placed physician, a pharmacist, and a dietician. Interdisciplinary rounding supports communication and collaboration among nursing staff, patients, and families. The unit emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care, continuous improvement, learning, and professional development.

The position is available for full-time day or night shifts. Nurses on the unit are ACLS and NIH certified. Indiana University Health describes a supportive, collaborative workplace and offers professional growth opportunities and a range of employee benefits.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program required. Candidates without graduation from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they have more than two years of acute care experience, subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.
• Active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care to patients in the adult Progressive Care Unit.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members through interdisciplinary rounding.
• Support a culture of patient safety, quality outcomes, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Participate in unit and community service efforts through the Unit-Based Council.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling at no cost.
• Team-member wellness programs with participation points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive.
• Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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