Registered Nurse – Outpatient – Triage – General Surgery – Methodist MOB
About The Position
IU Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide ambulatory nursing support to the General Surgery Clinic at Methodist MOB. The role supports General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Acute Care Surgery (Trauma and Emergency General Surgery) patients and providers, and works with General Surgery nurses at the West and North clinics, including cross-coverage phone triage when applicable. The nurse manages the clinical inbox and supports phone triage, patient calls, result calls, medication refills and authorizations, vaccine administration, nurse visits, scheduling and coordination when applicable, and patient education. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends, holidays, or on-call duty required. Candidates need at least one year of RN experience. IU Health requires an Associate of Nursing (ASN), graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, and an active Indiana RN license or active Nurse Licensure Compact RN license. Basic Life Support certification through the AHA is required; other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies. New hires must receive required vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, unless granted an approved exemption; proof of previous vaccination may be submitted.
Requirements
- At least one year of RN experience.
- Associate of Nursing (ASN).
- Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Active Registered Nurse license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact RN license.
- Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Knowledge of procedures for functions appropriate to the clinical area and familiarity with designated equipment and supplies.
- Ability to coordinate multiple functions for a group of patients effectively and in a timely manner.
- Awareness and understanding of legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
- Ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
- Med/Surg experience.
- Two years of experience in an ambulatory setting.
- Other advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
Responsibilities
- Manage the clinical inbox, including phone triage.
- Handle patient calls and result calls.
- Process medication refills and authorizations.
- Administer vaccines.
- Conduct nurse visits.
- Assist with scheduling and coordination when applicable.
- Provide patient education.
- Support General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Acute Care Surgery services.
- Coordinate with General Surgery nurses at the West and North clinics and provide cross-coverage phone triage when applicable.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits.
- A workplace culture that supports employees’ personal and professional goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
