Registered Nurse – Outpatient – Urology – Procedural – Avon

Registered Nurse – Outpatient – Urology – Procedural – Avon ===============================================================

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Overview

IU Health is seeking expert RN's who will have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine. At IU Health, you will develop in significant ways, advancing healthcare for all! Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed with competitive benefits, a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals.

If you are seeking an organization where you can engage expertly, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today!

IU West Urology is seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our busy, procedure-focused urology practice. While urology experience is preferred, it is not required. The ideal candidate is a team-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, provides exceptional patient care, and contributes positively to our supportive, family-centered culture.

In this role, you will work closely with physicians and clinical staff to prepare patients for surgical procedures. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate patient and provider needs are essential.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Alternative Schedule: Potential for four 10-hour shifts)

No nights, weekends, or on-call requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Collecting and documenting health and surgical history, medications, allergies, and relevant risk factors.

Checking which pre-op tests, records, and specialist consultations are required for the planned procedure, arranging or tracking them under clinician orders and facility protocols.

Coordinating lab work, EKGs, imaging, and outside records, then checking that results reach the appropriate clinician, are treated appropriately, and are uploaded into the patient’s chart.

Flagging abnormal results, new symptoms, missing information, or concerns for the surgeon/anesthesia team rather than independently deciding the patient is “cleared.”

Communicating approved medication, fasting, and appointment instructions to patients.

Following up on outstanding requirements and helping resolve issues that could delay or postpone surgery.

Educating patient regarding surgical procedure and common post-operative concerns and/or complications.

Assisting with patient triage and clinical procedures as needed.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Two years experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures for performing the functions appropriate to the specific clinical area and familiarity with designated pieces of equipment and supplies.
• Requires ability to coordinate a number of functions for a group of patients in an effective timely manner.
• Requires awareness and understanding of legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.

If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where teamwork, excellence, and patient care are valued, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us.

People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

People who are always ready to apply themselves.