Overview

Are you looking for a pediatric Registered Nurse position that offers a firm foundation of nursing skills and knowledge in a supportive fast-paced environment? We have an opening within our 8 West Peds Medical Surgical Unit at Riley Hospital for Children. This is a place where you can make a positive impact on the lives of your patients while also building strong relationships with your colleagues and developing your nursing practice with the support of your colleagues.

This position functions within 8 West in the Simon Family Tower at Riley Children’s Hospital. A Registered Nurse on this unit focuses on a firm foundation of nursing skills in a supportive environment while caring for patients to include developmental pediatrics, orthopedics, and metabolic disorders.

A Registered Nurse on 8 East pride themselves on their compassion and ability to provide the highest level of care to their patients. The ideal candidate will have one year of acute care experience and peds experience is preferred, while new graduates with PCA/CNA experience may be considered.

Riley at IU Health is ranked as one of the best hospitals in the United States in 10 areas of specialized pediatric healthcare. The academic health center formed by our relationship with the Indiana University School of Medicine offers nurses a unique opportunity to excel in their careers. Our talented Magnet-designated nursing team consistently achieves the highest quality of nursing standards, drawing individuals who are highly motivated to engage in lifelong learning and professional development. 

As one of the nation’s busiest sites for pediatric healthcare research, we strive to attract people who are passionate about improving children’s health. Here, you will have access to a wide range of education, research and career options to support your professional growth. You can stay current with the latest medical advancements and be part of a diverse team that is leading the way toward better care and treatments for children. 

Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by you, with competitive benefits, a culture that embraces your unique strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can engage professionally, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, foster new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, join us!

We are committed to providing a comprehensive, personalized support system to new graduate nurses to help you transition to the role of professional nurse.

Once hired to a department, alongside nursing orientation, all new graduate nurses in their first nursing role will have the opportunity to participate in a Nurse Residency Program called "Transition to IU Health Nursing Practice." The Nurse Residency program goals are to provide socialization and support, enhance clinical judgment, and promote professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse
• 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.