Indiana University Health Lafayette , IN 47901
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
Overview
Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses and upcoming/recent RN graduates 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.
Our mother/baby department is comprised of 14 rooms accommodating mother's and baby/s. Nurses are trained to care for postpartum women and newborns along with a small volume of GYN post-op patients. Our team does not have a designated level of acuity but do cover level three acuity in collaboration with L&D and NICU.
Nursing skills gained on this unit:
Postpartum assessment
Fundal measurement
Postpartum hemorrhage management
Blood transfusions
Newborn assessment
Hearing screens
Lactation support
Strong focus on patient and family education
Newborn screens
Bilirubin measurement & interpretation
Post-op care
Lab draws
Communication skills
Depression screening
Unit success/designations:
Indiana Hospital Association Hospital of Distinction
Anthem Blue Distinction
US News and World Report Best Hospital for Maternity Care of 2024
Gold Standard Safe Sleep Hospital National Cribs for Kids
Unit culture/highlights:
Team-oriented
Patient and team support focus
Low turnover
Strong engagement & collaboration with pediatrician/social work/OB providers
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.
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?
As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
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
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Indiana University Health