Registered Nurse - Organ Transplant Unit - FT Nights

Job Description

Shift: Night Shift - Full Time

Unit Acuity Level: MedSurg

Hospital: University

This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

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

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

Adult Organ Transplant Unit

The Organ Transplant Unit at University Hospital is a 33-bed unit that cares for a variety of organ transplant recipients. The nurses on this unit care for patients that have received kidney, liver, pancreas, intestine, or multi-visceral abdominal transplants. Ideal candidates would exhibit strong initiative, compassion, and integrity. This is a high-functioning unit that allows for collaboration between various disciplines.

Nursing Skills Gained On This Unit

• Teamwork
• Opportunities to learn specialized skills
• Multitasking
• Prioritization
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of transplant medication and administration
• Drip management
• Potential options to cross train into Transplant ICU

Unit Successes

• Multiple daisy/tulip nominations
• Nurse engagement and committee involvement at a high level
• Robust career progression including preceptor, charge, and clinical advisor, and beyond

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• 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 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.