Registered Nurse - Adult Surgical

IU Health • Muncie, IN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide care on Ball Memorial Hospital’s 25-bed adult surgical unit in Muncie, Indiana. The unit cares for patients recovering from general, urological, and bariatric surgeries, as well as medical overflow patients. Its comprehensive, patient- and family-centered approach addresses medical, emotional, and spiritual needs, uses evidence-based practice, and follows a team nursing model.

The role provides opportunities to develop skills in post-operative surgical care through discharge; care of central venous access devices and PICC lines; wound care and wound vacs; Foley catheter insertion and continuous bladder irrigation; and nasogastric tube insertion and maintenance. The unit offers six weeks of orientation for new graduate RNs/LPNs, charge nurse training, preceptor and mentor support, a dedicated discharge nurse, and a learning-focused team environment. The position is listed for full-time day and night shifts at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

Requirements

• Associate degree 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.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to adult patients recovering from general, urological, and bariatric surgeries, as well as medical overflow patients.
• Deliver comprehensive, patient- and family-centered care addressing medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Provide post-operative surgical care through discharge.
• Care for central venous access devices and PICC lines.
• Perform wound care and manage wound vacs.
• Insert and care for Foley catheters and manage continuous bladder irrigation.
• Insert and maintain nasogastric tubes.
• Collaborate with the care team using a team nursing model and evidence-based practice.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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