Calling all Registered Nurses: Don't miss this opportunity to join IU Health and Riley Children's Health for a special night at Newfields filled with meaningful conversations with nurses and leaders, complimentary refreshments, and interactive stations featuring exciting giveaways. RSVP for a free ticket: www.iuhealth.org/artofnursing
Lifelong friends Annie Waller and Samantha Land found fulfilling nursing careers at IU Health West, where they support each other and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Annie Waller and Samantha Land have been friends for about 30 years. They went to junior high together and have managed to stay in touch through their adult lives. Both women work in the medical field as registered nurses, Waller in the Post-Anesthesia Care unit (PACU) and Land in the Cath Lab. Waller and Land found more than just fulfilling careers at IU Health—they found a supportive workplace and the opportunity to make a real difference. If you're a passionate nurse looking for a workplace that values teamwork, growth, and patient care, IU Health is the place for you. Join a team where your skills are appreciated, and your well-being matters. Explore open nursing positions today at careers.iuhealth.org and take the next step in your career.
Many different illnesses can cause shortness of breath and lung problems. Pulmonary Rehabilitation services team members work out a unique plan for every patient. Megan Sharpe, a respiratory therapist at IU Health West, is one such team member. “We want to educate on medications, on different breathing techniques to help and different triggers that may cause shortness of breath. Then, we want to get [our patients] to exercise. We know that once we can get them comfortable and we can get them doing light to moderate exercise, it helps build muscle, strengthen their heart and then, in turn, will help with their lungs,” Sharpe explains. Sharpe has been working at IU Health West for 12 years, but each day is different. Most often, she works with other rehabilitation team members to provide care plans for patients. “The patients get to know our program, and then we'll devise a plan that's going to work best for them. I focus a lot on education during those initial visits. We have a nurse here, exercise physiologists and I'm a respiratory therapist, and together, we devise a plan that helps them cope with their illness and do their activities of daily living,” she explains. Sharpe loves to see her patients grow in confidence after working through the program. Explore inspiring & meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting iuhealth.org/careers
Starting a career in nursing is never easy, but stepping into an intensive care unit as a brand-new nurse brings a whole new level of challenge. For Tierra Person, RN, and Genesis Maust, RN, two new nurses at IU Health Ball’s intensive care unit (ICU), the past few weeks have been a whirlwind of learning, growth, and resilience. Both started as patient care assistants (PCAs) at Ball while completing Ivy Tech’s nursing program, gaining hands-on experience before stepping into their current roles as registered nurses. Now, just weeks into their careers, they are navigating the fast-paced world of critical care: learning from their mentors, leaning on their team, and discovering what it truly means to be an ICU nurse. Explore inspiring & meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting iuhealth.org/careers
For Jenny Brown, social worker at Riley Children’s Health Pediatric Primary Care, social work isn’t just a job—it’s a lifeline for families who don’t always know that help is available. After an extensive career in communications and marketing and a battle with aggressive breast cancer, Brown now dedicates her life to ensuring patients get the support they need during their most difficult moments. Explore inspiring & meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting iuhealth.org/careers
Two registered nurses at IU Health North and West have joined the Central Indiana Nurses Honor Guard, honoring fellow nurses at the time of their deaths. They're now hoping to grow the group's numbers. Three years ago, Tonya Mitchell, a registered nurse at IU Health West, attended the funeral of her longtime nurse educator and mentor. During the service, 13 nurses dressed in the traditional white cap and uniform came in carrying a white carnation, bowed to her photo and said a few words during the ceremony. The group was the Central Indiana Nurses Honor Guard (CINHG). Part of a national network, the Nurses Honor Guard pays tribute to nurses at the time of their death by performing the Nightingale Tribute at the funeral or memorial service. This is similar to a military tribute and officially releases the nurse from their nursing duties. By the end of the ceremony, Mitchell knew she had to join the group. Explore inspiring & meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting iuhealth.org/careers
Haille Cutter is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) on one of Methodist Hospital's multi-specialty units. She loves the chance to work bedside while pursuing her dream of becoming an RN. "I love the team up here. I worked here as a PCA too so they've kind of raised me and I always like to say they're family here... the teamwork is amazing and we all love working together." Explore inspiring & meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting iuhealth.org/careers
As the supervisor for IU Health West Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation services, Shelly Hunt’s day is never the same day twice. Hunt has worked at IU Health for over 12 years, originally starting out as a speech language pathologist. Hunt loves her team’s dedication to patient care and how easily everyone works together to tackle every situation. Her team often goes the extra mile to provide exercises and resources for patients and collaborate to work on different therapeutic approaches. “We're a very collaborative team that is really close and works well with each other,” she says. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care and join a team that values growth, collaboration, and compassion, explore open positions at IU Health. Visit careers.iuhealth.org today and take the first step toward a rewarding career.
Thaisha Striplet is a medical assistant at IU Health North Hospital's cardiology clinic. She began her career in the medical field not knowing what to expect, but immediately felt at-home with this team. "The friendliness here, the way everyone cares for each other, the way everybody's there for each other... just made me feel like this is where I want to be. This is where I want to stay." Explore inspiring & meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting iuhealth.org/careers
IU Health University Hospital has unveiled a new piece of revolutionary equipment called StarGuide- a SPECT/CT imaging device that is the first of its kind in the state and one of only nine in the U.S. This machine will allow for more precise, faster and safer treatment for IU Health patients receiving nuclear medicine therapies for neuroendocrine and prostate cancer. "It's both a CT scan and a nuclear medicine camera," said Dr. Mark Tann, an IU Health radiologist who specializes in abdominal radiology and nuclear medicine. "It's an amazing diagnostic tool for specific cases where regular X-rays or ultrasounds don't tell you what's going on." Explore inspiring & meaningful careers at IU Health by visiting iuhealth.org/careers
