Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Indiana University Health System • Muncie, IN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

SHIFT: PT and FT Nights Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus — apply today to learn more! This position is referral eligible. Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses and upcoming/recent RN graduates to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today. Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: www.iuhealth.org/ApplyRN . This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team! On the Inpatient Behavioral Unit, we use a team approach. Our care team specializes in the care of the acutely ill patients experiencing mental health crises, which entails stabilizing and connecting patients with outpatient community resources. We pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and high-quality care we provide to our patients and their families. We value professional growth and expertise. If you are looking for an energetic group of high performing caregivers, you should apply today! Nursing skills gained on this unit: Critical thinking Excellent communication skills Verbal de-escalation skills Training in a therapeutic behavioral management program Unit Successes/Designations: Daisy & Bee Nominees and Awards The unit focuses on creating a culture of a healthy work environment, teamwork, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality and evidence-based patient care. We invest in all nursing team members' education, growth, and development. Through continuous efforts, collaboration, and dedication to patient safety, the unit has worked to increase patient safety and decrease patient harm. Magnet Hospital Unit Culture: 8 weeks of new graduate nurse training Supportive learning environment Working with a team of dedicated nurses and support staff who work to support one another and patients while delivering outstanding care to their patients. Commitment to team members, focusing on helping each team member meet their professional and personal goals.

Requirements

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in the care of acutely ill patients experiencing mental health crises.
• Stabilizing patients and connecting them with outpatient community resources.
• Delivering the highest level of patient care.
• Developing clinical expertise.
• Exploring diverse career opportunities.
• Embracing learning.
• Cultivating new relationships.
• Fueling spirit of inquiry.
• Working with a team of dedicated nurses and support staff.
• Supporting one another and patients while delivering outstanding care.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness – IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree