Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Summary SHIFTS: Days & Nights LOCATION: Fort Wayne Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN Sign‑on bonus: $30,000 for part and full‑time roles. Referral eligible. Clinical Nurse Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence‑based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision‑making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. Qualifications Requires an 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 Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Benefits Increased pay scale for bedside nurses. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr