Registered Nurse

Job Description Overview At IU Health Jay, each team member is a caregiver. This care doesn't stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education. IU Health Jay- where care is a relationship, careers are meaningful, caregivers are friends, and service is our privilege. Won't you join us? We have exciting nursing opportunities in our IU Health Jay Hospital. Our hospital specializes in life-threatening, emergent, and non-emergent conditions. Medical-surgical nurses are registered nurses at IU Health Jay will provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures. They coordinate healthcare plans with medical professionals, administer medications, and educate patients on surgical procedures. Med/Surg at IU Jay Hospital in Portland, IN. This 24-bed multispecialty unit is committed to providing the best, high quality, compassionate care to medical and surgical patients. We also care for a wide variety of medical and general surgery patients. Our nurses thrive in a fantastic work environment focused on multi-disciplinary team engagement. We pride ourselves on strong patient experience scores and quality outcomes. We are a great unit to build a strong nursing foundation and critical thinking while working with an excellent team. Medical-Surgical RNs at IU Health Jay. Will provide, coordinate, and document medical care throughout a patient's stay at a facility. Specific responsibilities depend on the healthcare setting and the ailment in question, but some common Medical-Surgical RN job duties are: Admitting and assessing patients Administering medications and treatments Monitoring vital signs and symptoms Operating and tracking medical equipment Running and ordering tests Coordinating care with Physicians and Specialists Charting patient progress Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requires an Associate of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires current state of Indiana license as a Registered Nurse.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Shift: Supplemental ROLE The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred. Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. 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.