Registered Nurse- Med Surg Psych/Behavioral Health

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Med Surg Psych/Behavioral Health unit at IU Methodist. Nurses hired into Behavioral Health Services are cross-trained and work in B8, C8, Secured Holding, and ECT. B8 is a 20-bed secured medical-surgical unit treating patients with primary medical and secondary psychiatric diagnoses, including alcohol withdrawal, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, altered mental status, and other mental health issues. C8 is a 16-bed locked psychiatric unit focused on patients with primary psychiatric diagnoses, including schizophrenia, suicidal or homicidal ideation, and psychosis. Secured Holding is a five-bed emergency psychiatric unit where patients arriving at 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, treating 18–24 patients three days per week.

The role offers opportunities to develop de-escalation and medical nursing skills, including blood administration, IVIG, tracheostomy care, PCA pumps, and wound management systems. Nurses work in a fast-paced environment, cross-train across multiple areas, and practice in both medically licensed and behavioral health licensed areas. The unit describes a supportive team and leader environment, opportunities for learning and professional development, and strong physician/RN relationships.

The position is full-time on the day shift. It is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a new hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) required.
• 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 program may be considered if they have more than two years of acute care experience; exceptions require 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 depending on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across Behavioral Health Services areas, including 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.
• Care for patients with medical and psychiatric diagnoses, including conditions such as alcohol withdrawal, dementia, altered mental status, schizophrenia, suicidal or homicidal ideation, and psychosis.
• Provide care related to electroconvulsive therapy for patients, primarily those with depression and catatonia.
• Apply de-escalation skills and practice in both medically licensed and behavioral health licensed areas.
• Use a variety of medical nursing skills, including blood administration, IVIG, tracheostomy care, PCA pumps, and wound management systems.
• Cross-train and work in multiple unit areas.

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 with counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness programs with participation points contributing 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