Registered Nurse ICU Burn Care Center
Ascension
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Description
- Manage the recovery of our most vulnerable patients by implementing complex care plans and maintaining constant vigilance over physiological changes to ensure immediate, life-saving interventions.
- Lead the multidisciplinary care team as the primary patient advocate, coordinating between intensivists, specialists, and therapists to ensure a cohesive and rapid response to treatment.
- Execute critical physician orders and advanced nursing protocols with precision, ensuring that high-acuity treatments are delivered safely in a fast-paced environment.
- Support families during their most difficult moments by providing clear communication and emotional guidance, helping them navigate the complexities of critical care and the path toward recovery.
Qualifications
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.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Additional Preferences
- Critical care, ICU, & Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Burn Care, Infection Control and Wound Care
- BSN preferred
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.
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About this role
Ascension's ICU Burn Care Center in Indianapolis seeks a registered nurse to provide direct care to critically ill burn patients navigating complex recovery trajectories. You would manage intricate care plans, monitor physiological responses with constant vigilance, and execute advanced protocols and physician orders in a high-acuity setting where immediate intervention can be life-saving. Beyond clinical execution, you would serve as the primary patient advocate, coordinating the multidisciplinary team—intensivists, specialists, and therapists—to ensure rapid, cohesive responses to treatment changes.
The role demands strong foundational nursing credentials: Indiana RN licensure before hire, BLS certification within 30 days of start, and ideally ALS certification. Prior critical care or ICU experience is preferred, as is specialized knowledge in hemodynamic monitoring, burn care, wound management, and infection control. A BSN is preferred but not required if you hold a nursing diploma from an accredited program.
Beyond clinical demands, you would support families through their most difficult moments, providing clear communication and emotional guidance as they navigate critical illness and recovery. Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system, emphasizes a culture of service and connection; the organization is recognized as a top workplace in healthcare and a military-friendly employer.
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