Pediatric ER

Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse

The Pediatric Emergency Department at IU Health North hospital treats a variety of patients including those with neurological, cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, endocrine, urinary, gastrointestinal, and integumentary complaints. A registered nurse in the Peds ED will collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and child life specialists to provide excellent, compassionate care to our patients.

Shifts: Part-time Nights Full-time Nights

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Strong clinical judgment and independence in a small, high-responsibility 8-bed unit
• Close collaboration with highly engaged leaders who work in scrubs and support bedside care
• A voice in unit decisions through shared governance and a professional practice council
• Growth in a Magnet-recognized environment focused on evidence-based practice and teamwork

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Preferred pediatric clinical site for 3 nursing schools
• Zero hospital-acquired infections or harm events in 2022 and 2023
• Magnet re-designation in 2023

Unit Culture Highlights:

• Small unit that facilitates a strong team bond
• A supportive culture with low turnover, strong team cohesion, and a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

Qualifications:

• Requires Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• 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 Indianas 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.
• Referral Bonus eligible
• 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.