Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgical

IU Health • Muncie, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced, passionate Registered Nurse to provide patient care on its Ortho / Neuro Unit at Ball Memorial in Muncie, Indiana. The newly remodeled 25-private-bed unit cares for total joint, general orthopedic, spine, and neurosurgery patients. Nurses work with a dedicated orthopedic coordinator and collaborate with surgeons and an interdisciplinary care team. The unit is fast-paced, has quick patient turnarounds, and emphasizes collaborative, compassionate care.

The position is a full-time night-shift role. Nurses may develop skills in general orthopedic care, dressing changes, postoperative ambulation, brace application, wound-vac care, IV therapy and medication administration, and pre- and postoperative care for orthopedic, neurological, and spine patients. The unit has received the Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award in 2023 and has previously held Joint Commission certifications in total hip and total knee replacement and hip fracture care for more than 10 years.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) required; a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates without graduation 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 AHA required.
• Additional 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 total joint, general orthopedic, spine, and neurosurgery patients.
• Perform general orthopedic nursing care, including dressing changes, postoperative ambulation, and brace application.
• Provide wound-vac care, IV therapy, and medication administration.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care for orthopedic, neurological, and spine patients.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physical therapy, case management, social work, hospitalists, and nursing staff.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• 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 with counseling at no cost
• Team-member wellness programs with points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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