STAFF NURSE II (91000603)

Staff Nurse II (91000603)

Date: Aug 20, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Organization: HHC

Division: Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: Hospital

Schedule: Full Time Shift: Days Salary Range: Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

Job Role Summary: The Staff Nurse provides clinical care and uses coordination skills for every patient served. This includes understanding of the expected patients served in the unit(s) nursing care is delivered using the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-Synergy, the ability to coordinate with the patient and family/loved ones and other healthcare disciplines to ensure care is appropriate to meet patient care needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health values. Effectively prioritizes to meet the individual needs of the patient, utilizing the Synergy Model. Rapidly identifies and appropriately intervenes, in a crisis situation, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Makes sound clinical decisions with the ability to articulate rationale behind decisions, incorporating Evidence Based Practice. Serves as a clinical resource to others Medication administration is timely, in accordance to hospital policy. Medication knowledge base is at the level allowing sound clinical decision making Area specific technical skills: Knowledgeable in performing and assisting with procedures; Proficiency in use of unit specific equipment Reflective of hospital and unit specific standards Pain assessment and reassessment documented per hospital policy Documentation reflects evidence of appropriate patient/significant other teaching Presence of Discharge planning and teaching Ensures appropriate utilization of all IT systems for patient care Effectively acts as a Preceptor and supports the development of other staff and formal learners Supports and participates in Shared Governance initiatives. Participates in identification of clinical or operational PI opportunities, using Evidence Based Practice, e.g. Handwashing compliance Promotes teamwork and serves as a Mentor for new staff Maintains state of Regulatory Readiness/Follows the National Patient Safety

Job Requirements:

• Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse
• RN degree from a national accredited college or university
• Current BLS certification; other certifications may be required in specific units of practice

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrates the following skills and abilities: operates specialized equipment competence/accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedures effective communication skills incorporating listening, effective interviewing techniques with patients and staff appropriate to age of the patient knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs uses age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job- specific/age-specific competencies fundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases/symptoms, trauma, treatments/medications, triage, appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventions functions as a member of a health care team, delegate responsibilities/duties appropriately follows oral/written instructions, records/interprets information accurately competency in assessing, responding to patient status or needs, and interpreting results recognizes and reacts to changes in patient status, documents and reports changes Performs CPR and other technical skills Positions patients Must be able to wash hands thoroughly and frequently Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells Critical thinking skills are essential Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America's best midsize employers' Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care Center of Excellence in Women's Health, just to name a few.