Registered Nurse - Adolescent Inpatient Psych - FTN

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate evidence-based care across the care continuum in Indiana. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and mentoring newer staff.

The role requires an ASN, with a BSN preferred, and an active Indiana RN license or NLC. BLS certification is required, and additional life-support credentials may be needed per unit policy.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Indiana or NLC is required.
• BLS certification through AHA is required.
• Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care.
• Ensure adherence to ANA standards of professional nursing and ethical guidelines.

Skills

RN license (IN or NLC)

BLS certification

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

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.