Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical 2

Indiana University Health System • Avon, OH

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About The Position

Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced inpatient medical-surgical unit caring for adult surgical and medical patients. The unit specializes in patients preparing for or recovering from surgery, including orthopedic, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery patients. It also cares for medical patients with infections, wounds, dementia, mental health crises, and chronic health conditions. Its mission is to provide safe, high-quality care that supports smooth recovery and helps patients return to their baseline level of health.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to provide compassionate, evidence-based care throughout the hospital stay. The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, continuous learning, and positive patient outcomes. The schedule is a day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Full-time nurses work three 12-hour shifts per week, while part-time nurses work two 12-hour shifts per week. This position is a special weekend option, requiring work every Saturday and Sunday; full-time staff also work one additional weekday shift. Holiday rotation is required. Self-scheduling is available, with preferences considered in light of staffing needs. Consistent availability is required; reduced-hour and PRN accommodations are not available.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program; candidates without graduation from such a program may be considered with more than two years of acute care experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Commitment to safe, patient-centered, high-quality care.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong critical-thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Availability to work every Saturday and Sunday, with an additional weekday shift for full-time staff, and participate in holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based nursing care across the care continuum.
• Use the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes in status to the healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with policy and standards of practice.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to achieve patient goals.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and professional development activities.
• Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

What This Job Offers

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