RN-2WB OVERFLOW

You belong at Union!

Why Union?

Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.

Proud to be Magnet Designated: Join a team recognized for nursing excellence, quality patient outcomes, and a commitment to professional growth. Our Magnet culture fosters collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning to help you thrive in your nursing career.

Our Observation RN’s play a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is in at Union Health. 2WB at Union Hospital is an observation unit committed to delivering efficient, high-quality care for patients requiring short-term hospital stays (typically under 48 hours) for conditions including cardiac, stroke, and other medical concerns. Our team ensures exceptional patient outcomes through expert assessments, prompt interventions, and safe transitions of care.

This unit is led by Nursing Care Manager, Drew Horton. He has been with Union Health since 2018 and has been leading the unit since 2025.

Essential & valuable nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Comprehensive patient assessment in an observation setting, including care of cardiac and stroke patients.

• IV therapy, medication administration, stroke and post cardiac catheterization care, and telemetry monitoring.

• Time management and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Successes and Designation:

• Consistently ranks among the highest in the hospital for discharges by 2 pm.

• Strong patient satisfaction feedback related to communication and education

• Team-driven improvements in discharge planning and care coordination.

Unit Culture:

• 8-week orientation program for new graduates.

• Supportive charge nurses.

• Close-knit, collaborative team focused on growth and learning.

RN Job Details:

Essential Job Duties:

• Collaborates with the physician or manager to determine needs of patients
• Completes the routine physical assessment using common assessment skills in a systematic manner.
• Contributes to plan of care for pre-defined patient problems.
• Respects patients' rights, including the right to inform, privacy, confidentiality, and the right to refuse care.
• Assists with patient education to promote self-care and patient independence.
• Follows company policies and procedures and department protocols.
• Assists the physician with special procedures.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited ASN or BSN program
• Must have Indiana RN license
• Previous RN experience preferred

License/Certification:

• BLS, ACLS, NIH certification
• IN RN license

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
• Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.