Registered Nurse - Adult Oncology - FT Nights

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate, experienced Registered Nurses to provide patient-centered care and collaborate with medical professionals. The role is on the Adult Oncology unit at IU Health University Hospital, a fast-paced, 15-bed medical-surgical unit serving patients with gynecologic oncology, benign gynecology, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia and hematology, hospitalist, and hospice needs. The unit may also care for appropriate overflow patients from hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant services.

The position offers opportunities to develop skills in time management, postoperative surgical care, patient assessment and rapid recognition of changes in acuity, medication administration through multiple routes, central-line care including port-a-cath access and management, and care of wounds, incisions, and drains. Nurses may also have the opportunity to earn an ONS chemotherapy certificate and participate in committees, including the 2 North Celebration Committee.

The unit emphasizes teamwork and a supportive culture, with peer recognition, celebration of team-member milestones and life events, and a nursing-led NPG structure. The schedule is full-time nights. The position is referral eligible and qualifies for a new hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) required.
• 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 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) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients on the Adult Oncology medical-surgical unit.
• Care for patients with gynecologic oncology, benign gynecology, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia and hematology, hospitalist, and hospice needs, as well as appropriate overflow patients.
• Perform patient assessments and rapidly identify changes in patient acuity.
• Provide postoperative surgical care and care for wounds, incisions, and drains.
• Administer medications through multiple routes.
• Provide central-line care, including port-a-cath access and management.
• Collaborate with the care team and contribute to the unit's teamwork-focused culture.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Employer-paid medical leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Employee Assistance Program counseling at no cost
• Healthy Results wellness program with participation points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive
• New hourly location differential, in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials

What This Job Offers

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