Job Description

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This position functions within 9 East in the Simon Family Tower. This is a pediatric medical/surgical unit that offers nurses a firm foundation of nursing skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. This unit cares focuses on the care of surgical patients including general surgery, trauma, and GI.

Seeking candidates with strong passion for peds. BSN preferred. PCA experience preferred.

Riley at IU Health is in the United States in 10 areas of specialized pediatric healthcare. The academic health center formed by our relationship with the offers nurses a unique opportunity to excel in their careers. Our talented Magnet-designated nursing team consistently achieves the highest quality of nursing standards, drawing individuals who are highly motivated to engage in lifelong learning and professional development.

As one of the nation\'s busiest sites for pediatric healthcare research, we strive to attract people who are passionate about improving children\'s health. Here, you will have access to a wide range of education, research and career options to support your professional growth. You can stay current with the latest medical advancements and be part of a diverse team that is leading the way toward better care and treatments for children.

Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by you, with competitive benefits, a culture that embraces your unique strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can engage professionally, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, foster new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, join us!

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Requires current state of Indiana license as 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.
• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.

We are committed to providing a comprehensive, personalized support system to new graduate nurses to help you transition to the role of professional nurse.

Once hired to a department, alongside nursing orientation, all new graduate nurses in their first nursing role will have the opportunity to participate in a Nurse Residency Program called "Transition to IU Health Nursing Practice." The Nurse Residency program goals are to provide socialization and support, enhance clinical judgment, and promote professional development.

About Us:

• Indiana University Health has more than 34,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we\'re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• Indiana University Health is Indiana\'s most comprehensive healthcare system with hospitals and specialties ranked among the nation\'s best by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation\'s largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 16 hospitals, including eight with Magnet designation and five with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation\'s healthiest states.

About the Team: Indiana University Health is Indiana\'s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We\'re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

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