Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced, passionate Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Services unit at IU Methodist. Nurses hired into Behavioral Health are cross-trained and work across B8, C8, Secured Holding, and ECT.

B8 is a secured 20-bed medical-surgical unit for patients with a primary medical diagnosis and a secondary psychiatric diagnosis. Common patient needs include alcohol withdrawal, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, altered mental status, and other mental health issues. C8 is a locked 16-bed psychiatric unit for patients with primary psychiatric diagnoses, including schizophrenia, suicidal or homicidal ideation, and psychosis. Secured Holding is a five-bed emergency psychiatric unit where patients presenting to the emergency department with 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 a week.

The role offers opportunities to develop de-escalation, medical, behavioral-health, and time-management skills, as well as to cross-train across multiple care areas. The unit provides a supportive team and leader environment, encourages learning and professional development, and promotes strong physician-RN relationships.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Active Registered Nurse license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program may be considered with more than two years of acute care experience, subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• 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) preferred.
• More than two years of acute care experience may qualify candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program for consideration, subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients across B8, C8, Secured Holding, and ECT after cross-training.
• Care for patients with medical and psychiatric conditions, including alcohol withdrawal, dementia, altered mental status, schizophrenia, suicidal or homicidal ideation, and psychosis.
• Assess patients presenting to the emergency department with mental health issues and support their placement at an appropriate level of care.
• Provide care associated with electroconvulsive therapy for patients, primarily those treated for depression and catatonia.
• Use de-escalation skills and manage care in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform a range of medical nursing skills, including blood administration, IVIG, tracheostomy care, PCA pump care, and wound management.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility through 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.

What This Job Offers

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