Overview

Riley at IU Health is ranked as one of the best hospitals in the United States in 9 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.  

The Shift Coordinator in our Center of Hope will be in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Riley Children’s Hospital. The Shift Coordinator will manage clinical outcomes, cost, customer satisfaction, and administrative efforts in the daily care assignment and in the operations of the unit. The Shift Coordinator will also coordinate care and administration support for a patient population of high acuity patients of all ages within their department. This individual will serve as the clinical expert to assigned staff and will be a strong unit leader and perform unit and system leadership activities as necessary. The Shift Coordinator will create an environment that enables a highly engaged team to deliver high-quality, person-centered care. 

Our Center of Hope offers private, individual, compassionate care by a specially trained forensic Registered Nurse to victims of a violent crime. The Center of Hope helps victims of sexual assaults, violence, physical assaults, child abuse, and human trafficking. Forensic nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of hospital staff, law enforcement, and advocacy centers to provide the patient with holistic patient care and support while caring for the unique needs of these individuals. Forensic physical assessment, evidence collection, forensic documentation/photography, and courtroom testimony are all unique skills learned while working in this detailed oriented and continuously changing environment. The Center of Hope is known for its commitment to continuous learning and offers a more autonomous nursing practice environment. Our Forensic nurses are involved in the community by teaching others the aspects of forensic nursing through our professional organizations and forming a collaborative working relationship with these individuals.

Hours: Full-time, days, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) required for those newly hired or promoted into the position after May 1, 2023
• Masters of Nursing preferred
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license
• Requires 2-3 years of forensic nursing
• 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.