Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgical

IU Health • Muncie, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Ortho / Neuro Unit at Ball Memorial in Muncie, Indiana. The newly remodeled unit has 25 private beds and provides compassionate, high-quality care to patients receiving total joint, general orthopedic, spine, and neurosurgical care. The team includes a dedicated orthopedic coordinator and collaborates with surgeons and other disciplines to provide multidisciplinary patient care.

The role provides opportunities to develop orthopedic and neurosurgical nursing skills, including dressing changes, postoperative ambulation, brace application, wound-vac care, IV therapy and medication administration, and preoperative and postoperative care. The unit is fast-paced, has quick patient-turnaround times, and works closely with physical therapy, case management, social work, hospitalists, surgeons, and nursing staff.

The unit received the Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award in 2023 and previously held Joint Commission advanced certifications in total hip and total knee replacement and hip fracture care for more than 10 years. It also leads inpatient units in meeting the goal of decreased length of stay. IU Health describes a supportive, collaborative, patient-centered workplace and offers opportunities for clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• 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.
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Additional Advanced Life Support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to total joint, general orthopedic, spine, and neurosurgery patients.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care for orthopedic, neurological, and spine patients.
• Perform general orthopedic nursing tasks, including dressing changes, postoperative ambulation, and brace application.
• Provide wound-vac care, IV therapy, and medication administration.
• Collaborate with physical therapy, case management, social work, hospitalists, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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