Registered Nurse- Med/Surg Psych

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Med/Surg Psych service at IU Methodist, working day shifts. Nurses hired into Behavioral Health Services are cross-trained to work across B8, C8, Secured Holding, and ECT. B8 is a 20-bed medical-surgical unit for patients with a primary medical diagnosis and secondary psychiatric diagnosis, including alcohol withdrawal, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, altered mental status, and other mental health conditions. C8 is a 16-bed locked psychiatric unit serving patients with primary psychiatric diagnoses such as schizophrenia, suicidal or homicidal ideation, and psychosis. Secured Holding is a five-bed emergency psychiatric unit where patients presenting to the emergency department for mental health issues are assessed and placed at an appropriate level of care. ECT provides electroconvulsive therapy, primarily for depression and catatonia, to 18–24 patients three days per week.

The position offers opportunities to develop medical and psychiatric nursing skills, including de-escalation, blood administration, IVIG, tracheostomy care, PCA pumps, wound management, and practice across medically and behavioral-health-licensed areas. The unit emphasizes a supportive team and leader environment, learning and professional development, and strong physician/RN relationships. This referral-eligible position currently qualifies for a new hourly location differential, in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program required.
• Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program may be considered if they have more than two years of acute care experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with medical and behavioral health needs across B8, C8, Secured Holding, and ECT.
• Assess patients presenting to the emergency department with mental health issues and support placement in an appropriate level of care.
• Support care for patients with medical and psychiatric diagnoses, including alcohol withdrawal, dementia, altered mental status, schizophrenia, suicidal or homicidal ideation, psychosis, depression, and catatonia.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
• Work across multiple areas through cross-training.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness programs with points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.
• New hourly location differential, in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

What This Job Offers

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