Registered Nurse - Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric NEW

Indiana University Health Inc

Indianapolis, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Clinical Nursing, Corporate Compliance, Cross-Functional, Emergency Care, Genetics, Health Department, Healthcare, Interviewing Skills, Mentoring, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
7 days ago

Registered Nurse - Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric

Job Description

Overview

Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus - apply today to learn more!

We are looking for RNs with at least 1 year of experience for this position.

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!

As one of the nation's busiest sites for pediatric healthcare research, we seek to attract people who are passionate about improving children's health. Here, you will have access to a wide range of education, research and career options to support your professional growth. You can stay current with the latest medical advancements and be part of a diverse team that is leading the way toward better care and treatments for children.

Our Adolescent Inpatient Psych Unit is hiring for a full-time day shift position! The RN for this unit delivers care to children and adolescents with complex behavioral and emotional needs. The Registered Nurse in our Behavioral Health Department supports two primary areas: the Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and the Behavioral Health Access Center, (Psychiatric Holding Unit). RNs have the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team and are involved in the treatment planning and implementation of therapeutic interventions specific to each patient's goals. As a Registered Nurse in Adolescent Psych compassion, leading nursing enrichment activities, establishing therapeutic boundaries, and being comfortable deescalating situations are all necessary components of patient care. If you are skilled at building relationships with patients and their families, then we would love to meet you!

  • This position is referral eligible.

Nursing skills gained in Adolescent Psych department:

  • Verbal de-escalation
  • Nurses will be trained in both an emergency crisis unit as well as an inpatient psychiatric unit

Unit Successes/Designations:

  • New Psych holding unit in the Emergency Department opened in February 2025!
  • Ranked in the top 50 by US News and World Report for Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health 2024-2025.

Unit Culture Highlights:

  • Behavioral health is an inclusive, diverse team of Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Patient Care Technicians, and Mental Health Technicians.
  • Offers a smaller team with a friendly atmosphere

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

  • Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
  • Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions: 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).
  • Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
  • Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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