Overview

Are you looking to grow as a nurse and have an interest in leadership? If you are an experienced nurse with a passion for ensuring optimal patient care delivery, we'd love to meet you!

The position exists to manage clinical outcomes, cost, and customer satisfaction in the daily care assignment and in the operations of the unit. The incumbent assures care for patients and families reflective of the organization values. This position coordinates the nursing and interdisciplinary team for daily patient care assignments. Additionally, this position exists to provide on-site management and clinical support to staff for a designated shift and time frame. The incumbent has responsibility to : provide direction and assistance with problem-solving; to ensure adequate staffing and material resources are available to support patient care; to support and facilitate operational activities such as bed management, problem solving patient, family and physician complaints; to identify and address staff education deficits; and to communicate policy and procedure changes to staff on the shift for which they are assigned responsibility.

Prefer at least 2 years of acute care RN experience for this role. Experience in a Level I Trauma Center Peds ED environment preferred. RN leadership experience (charge nurse, team lead, clinical advisor, shift coordinator, etc) is preferred.

Riley at IU Health is ranked as one of the best hospitals in the United States in 10 areas of specialized pediatric healthcare. The academic health center formed by our relationship with the Indiana University School of Medicine offers nurses a unique opportunity to excel in their careers. Our hardworking 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 aim 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, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, join us!

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana.

• 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 graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor?s of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nursing program accredited through the ACEN or CCNE. New ASN RNs hired after January 1, 2013 will be required to complete their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire into this job.

• Requires knowledge of policies; and procedures of Nursing and Patient Care Services.

• Requires proficiency in patient assessment and advanced skills appropriate to the area of responsibilities.

• Requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Requires critical thinking skills.

• Requires ability to work independently.

• Requires ability to track and perform multiple tasks.

• Requires ability to provide clinical reasoning; decision-making and clinical thinking.

• Requires ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.

• Requires ability to provide multiple forms of communication (presence; touch; eye contact; etc . ) Requires ability to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity at many levels.

• Requires ability to provide high level of patient confidentiality.

• Requires strong written and verbal communications skills at the staff; patient and family levels.

• Requires ability to actively seek educational opportunities to improve clinical practice.

• Requires ability to maintain quality-working relationship with peers.

• Requires ability to react appropriately in any environmental or situation.

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.

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. As a condition of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. New hires will also be provided the option to submit proof of previous vaccination.

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.