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Registered Nurse Pediatric Acute Care

AscensionIndianapolis🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 28, 2026

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeOn Site
LocationIndianapolis, United States
Posted4 weeks ago
BLSCare CoordinationNursingPhlebotomyVital Signs

Job description

  • Location: Indianapolis, IN
  • Facility: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent
  • Department: Pediatric Acute Care
  • Schedule: FT Nights
  • Clinical Care & Assessment: Monitor vital signs, perform clinical assessments, and manage pediatric care across 3rd and 4th floor units.
  • Specialized Interventions: Administer medications, chemotherapy, biotherapy, central line care, NG tubes, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and phlebotomy.
  • Family Communication: Explain care plans clearly to families and advocate for patient-centered pediatric care.
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with specialists, physicians, and care teams; support rapid response and safety protocols.
  • Care Coordination: Manage shift assignments, admissions, discharges, and patient workflow.
  • Mentorship: Orient and precept new nursing staff and associates.

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.

Additional Preference :

  • Previous experience with pediatric patients

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