Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit

Registered Nurse - Clinical Decision Unit

SHIFT: FT Nights

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The Ball Memorial Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is a designated area within the hospital that allows our providers to monitor and evaluate the medical condition of patients who do not meet criteria for inpatient admission but are not well enough to go home or require further observation. The unit provides an effective, fast paced environment that allows you to connect with your patients and perfect your assessment skills.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Assessment
• Patient interactions

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Magnet

Unit Culture:

• Very engaged team
• Less than 20 team size, Positive, Close, Interactive

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

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• 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.