Registered Nurse – Medical Stroke

Indiana University Health System • Muncie, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Medical Stroke Unit at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. The newly remodeled unit has 25 private beds and provides care through a multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, patient care assistants, case managers, and secretarial support staff. The team cares for acutely ill medical/surgical patients, with a primary focus on patients affected by strokes. The unit is a Primary Stroke Center, has NIHSS-certified staff, and participates in a national research study. Nurses can develop skills in end-of-life care, patient and family advocacy, critical thinking, and foundational nursing. The unit offers mentorship, professional development, teamwork focused on quality care, and six weeks of orientation for new graduates. The role is listed for full-time or part-time night shifts.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program is required. Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they have more than two years of acute care experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse license required.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to acutely ill medical/surgical patients, with a primary focus on patients affected by strokes.
• Collaborate with physicians, patient care assistants, case managers, and secretarial support staff in a multidisciplinary care team.
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality, individualized care to patients and their families.
• Support patient and family advocacy and provide end-of-life care as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness programs with participation points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.
• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.

What This Job Offers

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