Overview

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: www.iuhealth.org/ApplyRN This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. 

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. 

Ball Memorial’s adult progressive care unit is an 18-bed unit specializes in providing exceptional care for patients transitioning from progressive to medical levels of care. The most common diagnoses are pulmonary edema, respiratory failure, GI hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, stroke, respiratory system diagnosis with chronic ventilator support, and renal failure. Join our dynamic team on the Progressive Care Unit using the innovative Team-Based Acuity Adaptable Model (TBAAM). Our dedicated team includes skilled nurses, patient care assistants, a unit secretary, an RN case manager, a geographically placed physician, a pharmacist, and a dietician.  

Experience the synergy of interdisciplinary rounding, a cornerstone of our communication strategy, fostering collaboration between nursing, patients, and their families. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our nurses are all ACLS and NIH certified and are committed to continuous improvement and innovation creating a supportive and efficient work environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients!

This position is referral eligible! 

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• On PCU you will encounter a diverse spectrum of patients. This diversity ensures a dynamic learning environment providing exceptional opportunities for both personal and professional development.
• Joining our PCU team will ensure that your journey will be one of continuous learning and growth. 

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Our focus is on creating a culture of a healthy work environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality patient outcomes.
• Through continuous efforts, collaboration, and dedication to patient safety, we have achieved notable progress in minimizing patient harm. 
• Our nursing team has seen numerous members recognized with the Daisy Award, a testament to the abundance of caring and compassionate individuals among our nurses. 
• Our team members are highly engaged and demonstrate a remarkable retention rate, highlighting their commitment and dedication to their roles.

Unit Culture:

• PCU has an amazing team of dedicated nurses who work to support one another while delivering exceptional care to their patients.
• We invest in all nursing team members' education, growth, and development. Our leadership team is focused on helping each individual achieve their professional goals and aspirations.
• PCU dedicates time to engage in meaningful service projects for those in our community through the work of our Unit-Based Council helping to contribute to the well-being of those in need.

Qualifications 

• 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.

Why Join IU Health? 

As Indiana’s 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. 
• Competitive benefits. 
• 401(K) 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 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.