Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health·Lafayette, Indiana
Franciscan Health·Lafayette, Indiana
Registered Nurses are responsible for providing comprehensive patient care, including assessing patients and developing individualized care plans. They implement and evaluate these plans while ensuring patients feel seen, heard, and cared for.
Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus 1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905 At Franciscan, our nurses do not just administer medication, but they actively listen and assess each patient – looking them in the eye and telling them they are seen, heard, and cared for. Every RN is an integral part in providing total comprehensive care to our patients and their families. Our nurses develop a plan of care, including implementing, reassessing, evaluating every patient we are privileged to serve.
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Sign On Bonus Available (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor if you are eligible for Sign-on Bonus) Minimum Start Pay $34.00 (Plus Resource Pay) Professional Development Opportunities Faith-based, Mission-focused Organization Typical patient ratios of 1:5 (depending on dept and acuity) We have a .9 Nights shift available with alternating weekends / holiday rotation (travel to regional campuses in Lafayette, Crawfordsville and Rensselaer) 12 Hour Shifts (6pm-6:30am)
Required Associate's Degree Nursing/Patient Care Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nursing/Patient Care 2 Years of RN acute care - Required Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board in state of practice Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association Required if required by unit Unit Specific Certifications - Franciscan Alliance Required if required by unit Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association Required if required by unit Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - The American Academy of Pediatrics Required if required by unit TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Nursing, a valid RN state license, and at least 2 years of acute care experience. BLS certification is required, with ACLS, PALS, and NRP required depending on the specific unit.
Market context
Indiana nursing roles often stay in demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can show dependable patient care skills and flexibility. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer phlebotomy training or science experience, so highlighting competency assessment results and any hands-on clinical exposure can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting before applying.
