Registered Nurse Surgical Observation

Your future role at a glance 

Location:  Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent

Department/Specialty: Surgical Observation

Schedule: PRN, 2x10 hours Day shift per week, Monday-Friday . No on-call or weekends mandatory. Will support the staff to collect records for day of surgery.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implement and adapt individualized care strategies to meet the specific recovery needs of surgical patients, ensuring all clinical actions align with safety protocols and organizational standards.
• Continuously evaluate patient stability and recovery progress, proactively communicating changes in condition to the medical team to prevent complications and ensure rapid intervention.
• Serve as the central point of contact for the entire healthcare team, coordinating various specialists and services to ensure the patient receives cohesive, well timed treatment.
• Accurately interpret and carry out physician and nursing directives to maintain the momentum of the patient’s treatment plan and recovery schedule.
• Assess and manage discharge requirements from the moment of admission, collaborating with the team to ensure patients have the resources and education needed for a safe return home.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Hospital experience.
• Medsurg, Critical Care, PACU or ED experience.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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