Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Procedural - Urgent Care - Avon - PRN Days

IU Health • Avon, IN

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health and complies with its Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role plans, directs, provides, and helps evaluate total patient care in collaboration with providers. The RN is accountable for coordinating competent, evidence-based care across the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Duties include direct patient care, quality assurance and improvement activities, symptom management, ensuring ordered procedures and treatments are complete, instructing patients, and carrying out medical orders accurately and promptly. Care may be provided in the clinic or via telehealth.

The Urgent Care RN works under the direction of the on-site provider in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The nurse performs rapid triage and clinical assessments and supports procedures to promote safe, efficient patient flow. The position requires clinical judgment, adaptability, and effective communication.

The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts per week. Urgent Care operates 365 days a year, and weekend and holiday work is required. Travel to other Urgent Care clinics across the state may be discussed.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA; other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
• Associate of Nursing (ASN) degree.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• One year of Emergency Room, Urgent Care, or triage experience is required.
• Knowledge of procedures appropriate to the clinical area and familiarity with designated equipment and supplies.
• Ability to coordinate multiple functions for a group of patients effectively and promptly.
• Awareness and understanding of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Two years of experience in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, provide, and assist in evaluating total patient care in collaboration with providers.
• Coordinate and provide competent, evidence-based nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform rapid patient triage and clinical assessments in the Urgent Care setting.
• Support clinical procedures and ensure safe, efficient patient flow.
• Perform direct patient care, symptom management, and quality assurance or improvement activities in clinic and/or via telehealth.
• Ensure ordered procedures and treatments are complete, instruct patients, and carry out medical orders accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate multiple functions for a group of patients in an effective and timely manner.
• Adhere to professional nursing standards, the nursing code of ethics, and relevant organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

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 counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness program with points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree