Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical 2

IU Health • Avon, IN

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About The Position

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

The Clinical Nurse works with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to provide compassionate, evidence-based care throughout the hospital stay. The role uses the nursing process, coordinates care, monitors patient conditions, administers medications and treatments, educates patients and families, and documents care. Nurses also participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and professional development.

The listed shift is day shift, 7:00 AM–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 role has a special weekend option requiring work on Saturday and Sunday each week; full-time employees on that option work one additional weekday shift. Holiday rotation applies. Scheduling is self-directed, with preferences considered alongside unit staffing needs. Consistent availability is required; reduced-hour or PRN scheduling 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 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 (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
• Commitment to delivering 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; reduced-hour or PRN scheduling accommodations are not available.
• Compliance with IU Health's new-hire vaccination requirements, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption; proof of previous vaccination may be submitted.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

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