Registered Nurse - Post-Surgical Inpatient 5C
Job Description
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We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role.
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At IU Health, you will develop your career in significant ways advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.
IU Norths Post-Surgical unit 5C is a 31 bed post-surgical inpatient and 10 bed medsurg overflow unit. We are a fast-paced and specialized area that supports high volumes of surgical patients. Our nurses provide compassionate specialized care to a variety of surgical patient populations, including urological, gynecological, uro-gynecological, orthopedic, thyroid, bariatric, and several others. As a Registered Nurse on 5C, you will work in collaboration with the hospitalist team, PTOT, case management, patient-family liaison, and multiple other disciplines to ensure our patients are receiving excellent care.
Available Shifts
Full-Time Day | Part-Time Day
Nursing skills gained on this unit
Care of specialized post-surgical patients
Surgical wound care and dressing changes
Patient and family inclusion and education
Communication and collaboration with multiple patient services and support teams
Physical assessment and critical thinking skills
Insertion of foley catheters, NG tubes, peripheral IVs
Phlebotomy
Management and care of central lines, including PICCs, tunneled lines, and ports
Improved communication skills with providers, PCAs, and others on the care team
Opportunity to be a unit preceptor, charge nurse, or capstone preceptor
Multiple opportunities to get involved in unit improvements and be the expert voice on unit changes
Unit Successes
Designations
Multiple Daisy and Sunshine Award nominees
Certified Bariatric program
Excellent quality outcomes, including no Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) since 2020 and no Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSIs) since 2022
Unit Culture Highlights
An environment that supports growth
A unit that celebrates and shares differences in background and culture
Clinical Advisor helps support learning and critical thinking
Very dedicated leadership team, including unit manager, shift coordinators for each shift, and unit dedicated NPD
Educator and CNS that want to see and help you grow and succeed
Support from fellow team members that helps foster an environment great for learning
Virtual nurse support during peak times to support bedside staff and patient movement
Qualifications
Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree, preferred.
Education
The Registered Nurse (RN) must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit, department, specialty, according to patient care policies.
Why Join IU Health
As Indianas largest and most comprehensive healthcare system and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient-centered.
Referral Bonus eligible.
Competitive benefits, including:
401K retirement savings with employer match.
Employer-paid medical leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness - IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you.
Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn.
Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients and their families needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients; it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives, and wellness education.
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity, and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.