Registered Nurse-Orthopedics-Ambulatory
About The Position
Indiana University Health is hiring an RN for its Orthopedics clinic in Fort Wayne. The nurse will support a busy orthopedic practice, coordinate surgical scheduling, manage prior authorizations, perform patient triage, administer injections, and serve as the primary clinical nursing resource for the team. The role offers substantial autonomy while working closely with one provider and one medical assistant in a collaborative, close-knit environment. Occasional travel is required to support additional clinic locations, including the Muncie clinic. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday day-shift position. The employer describes opportunities for clinical and professional development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training.
Requirements
- Associate of 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 such graduation may be considered if they have more than two years of relevant clinical experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
- May require the ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
- Awareness and understanding of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
- Organized, independent approach to work, with strong communication and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
- Orthopedic experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate surgical scheduling.
- Manage prior authorizations.
- Perform patient triage.
- Administer injections.
- Serve as the primary clinical nursing resource for the team.
- Travel occasionally to support additional clinic locations, including the Muncie clinic.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits.
- Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
