Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical 2

IU Health•Avon, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced inpatient medical-surgical unit caring for adult medical and surgical patients, including those preparing for or recovering from orthopedic, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery procedures. The unit 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 a return to patients’ baseline health. The Clinical Nurse provides and coordinates evidence-based nursing care throughout the care continuum, working with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members. The role includes using the nursing process, monitoring patient conditions, administering medications and treatments, educating patients and families, collaborating on patient goals, documenting care, and participating in teaching, mentoring, decision-making, and professional development. The position offers a day-shift option from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Full-time schedules consist of three 12-hour shifts per week; part-time schedules consist of two 12-hour shifts per week. The special weekend option requires working Saturdays and Sundays each week, plus one weekday shift for full-time employees. Holiday rotation is required. Self-scheduling is available, with preferences considered subject to unit staffing needs. Consistent availability is required; reduced-hour and PRN scheduling accommodations are not available. Indiana University Health describes itself as Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. It offers opportunities for advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

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 who did not graduate 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
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.
Consistent availability for the selected schedule; reduced-hour and PRN scheduling accommodations are not available.
Holiday rotation; the special weekend option requires Saturday and Sunday work each week, with an additional weekday shift for full-time employees.

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 according to 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.