Registered Nurse Neuro Stepdown
Ascension · Indianapolis, IN
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About the Role
Your future role at a glance
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
Department/Specialty: Neuro Stepdown
Schedule: Full Time, 3x12 hour Day shift with rotating weekends
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
About the Job
How you'll make an impact in this role
- You will be working in a high-acuity, 46 bed unit where the patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:3-4
- Patients come from the ER or are transferred from the Trauma Neuro ICU and MICU.
- Wide range of diagnoses; Trauma Injuries,Craniotomy, Laminectomy, Discectomy
- Act as the Clinical Liaison by translating complex medical plans into clear, compassionate language
- Engage in effective team collaboration, including rapid response and initiative participation.
- What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
What additional preferences you'll need
- Prior inpatient experience preferred
Responsibilities
- You will be working in a high-acuity, 46 bed unit where the patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:3-4
- Patients come from the ER or are transferred from the Trauma Neuro ICU and MICU.
- Wide range of diagnoses; Trauma Injuries,Craniotomy, Laminectomy, Discectomy
- Act as the Clinical Liaison by translating complex medical plans into clear, compassionate language
- Engage in effective team collaboration, including rapid response and initiative participation.