Staff Nurse

Aspire Indiana Health•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social determinants of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in five Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life. The Staff Nurse will provide a combination of office and community based nursing services as part of a multidisciplinary team-oriented organization. This position requires a high level of knowledge of nursing requirements for providing integrated care for the population served at Aspire. This includes nursing knowledge of the physical and behavioral health needs of Aspire clients and the ability to work with clients and other team members to coordinate the nursing care needed to meet these needs. This position demands a high level of safety awareness and teaching skills. Knowledge and experience of DSM, crisis & emergency interventions and infection control are needed.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associates degree from a two (2) year accredited nursing program required
Must have the ability to empathize and be compassionate to client needs
Must be able to respond appropriately and effectively in crisis situations by using good judgment and following Aspire protocols
Must be recognized as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Indiana

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year supervised experience in a mental health/psychiatric setting highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide a combination of office and community based nursing services as part of a multidisciplinary team-oriented organization.
Provide integrated care for the population served at Aspire.
Coordinate nursing care needed to meet the physical and behavioral health needs of Aspire clients.
Ensure a high level of safety awareness and teaching skills.
Utilize knowledge and experience of DSM, crisis & emergency interventions and infection control.