Registered Nurse - Adult Oncology

Nurse Position at IU Health University Hospital's Adult Oncology

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

At IU Health, you will learn and 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 develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.

IU Health University Hospital's Adult Oncology is a fast paced, 15-bed medical surgical unit. This unit cares for a variety of patient populations including gynecology-oncology, benign gynecology, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia/hematology, hospitalist, and hospice care. We also see overflow from other areas such as hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant if appropriate.

Shift: Day Shift Full Time AND Part Time

Hospital: University Hospital

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Time management skills
• Post operative surgical care
• Assessment skills including rapid identification of change in patient acuity
• Experience in all routes of medication administration
• Opportunity to earn ONS Chemo Certificate
• Central line care including port-a-cath accessing and management
• Engagement opportunity in committees
• Participation in 2 North Celebration Committee
• Care of several types of wounds, incisions, and drains

Unit successes and culture:

• Focus on teamwork and culture within the unit
• Several Daisy Nominees
• Peer shout outs at safety huddle
• Celebration of team member milestones and life events
• A robust nursing led NPG structure

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 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?

• 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.

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