Registered Nurse Ambulatory (RN) - Oncology Surgical Services (Colon/Rectal Care) – North

Join Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state‑of‑the‑art technology, getting involved in the communities we serve, ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields, and delivering exceptional care simply. Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center is a partnership that elevated the prior affiliation into a full clinical and operational integration of Community’s cancer services with MD Anderson across all five sites of cancer care.

Make a Difference

The Ambulatory Registered Nurse functions as a member of the physician practice team. The RN will support one Colorectal Surgeon with the following duties:

• Triaging calls
• Performing post‑operative assessments
• Obtaining patient medical information
• Assisting the provider in the room
• Entering orders/medications
• Patient education
• Scheduling nurse visits
• Performing in‑office nurse visits for wound care/packing
• Ostomy appliance changes
• Removal of PICC lines, foley catheters, or drains
• Reviewing medical history
• Carrying out provider’s orders
• Initiating surgical clearances with follow‑up to ensure receipt
• Completing surgical orders
• Prescription refills
• Initiating prior authorizations
• Nursing team support/coverage
• Other related tasks as needed

The RN will work a hybrid schedule once training has been completed, including both onsite work at the Shadeland Ave office and remote work from home. The office is located on the north side in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• One year or more of nursing experience required.
• Previous medical office/outpatient experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent team skills.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Accountable and self‑directed.
• EPIC experience a plus.