3W Cardiac Stepdown Unit - Riley - Experience Required

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

Riley Hospital 3W Cardiac Stepdown Unit is a 24-bed unit that includes 6 designated NICU beds. Riley at IU Health is ranked among the top pediatric cardiovascular programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and others. We are also among the top 15 of high-volume heart programs in the nation for effective outcomes. Our Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons have received the high honor of a Three Star Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons in 2018.  

The Registered Nurse will assess, monitor, and document on high acuity cardiac patients from neonates to adults including Congenital Heart Defect Patients, Neonatal Congenital Heart Defect Patients (Patients in NICU Cohort), Pre/Post-Cardiac Transplant Patients, Pre/Post-Op Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients, and Post-Cardiac Catheterization Patients. Seeking experienced nurses.

Nursing skills gained on 3W Cardiac Stepdown:

• Training for all ages of patients from neonates to adults      
• Training for ventricular assist devices, post-cardiac transplant, chest tubes, pacer wires, cardiac   
• monitoring, and central lines
• Teaching caregivers how to care for their children through our parent care program
• Cross-training opportunity to CVICU    

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Multiple DAISY Award nominees each year      
• Unit Professional Practice Council collaboration for unit initiatives    
• Multiple capstone preceptors
• Opportunities to join house-wide committees

Unit Culture Highlights:

• Supportive peers and leadership dedicated to a welcoming environment       
• Teamwork culture         
• Environment that fosters learning within a teaching environment

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.

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the # 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 – 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. 

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop