Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) employer match

Employer paid medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. seeks experienced registered nurses to join the Night Shift on the MedSurg/ Behavioral Health units at Methodist Hospital.

You will provide high-quality patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs. Ideal candidates hold ASN, an Indiana RN license (NLC acceptable), BLS, and are comfortable with de-escalation, IV care, and rapid assessment.

Qualifications

• Requires an ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana (or NLC).
• BLS certification required; other life support may be needed.
• Experience on medical-surgical and behavioral health units is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on the MedSurg/ Behavioral Health unit.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and CPI to maintain a safe environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and case managers to coordinate care.
• Monitor and document patient status, administer medications and manage IVs.
• Support patient and family education and discharge planning.

Skills

De-escalation skills

CPI certification

Blood administration

IV care

Wound care

Time management

Education

ASN

RN license - Indiana

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Shift: Night Shift - Full Time

Unit Acuity Level: MedSurg \ Behavioral Health

Hospital: Methodist

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

Indiana University Behavioral Health Services Unit:

• B8 is an 20-bed medical surgical unit. This secured medical floor treats patients who present with primary medical diagnosis and secondary psychiatric diagnosis. This unit provides the opportunity to work on both medical and psychiatric skills. Our primary diagnoses include patients dealing with alcohol withdrawal, Alzheimer/dementia, altered mental status, and other mental health issues.
• C8 is a 16-bed locked psychiatric unit that focuses on patients who present with primary psychiatric diagnosis. Diagnoses include a wide range of mental health issues include schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and psychosis.
• Secured Holding is a 5-bed emergency psychiatric unit with patients who present to the emergency department for mental health issues. Patients are assessed and placed in an appropriate level of care.
• ECT is one of the only ECT programs in the state. We use electroconvulsive therapy primarily to treat depression and catatonia. We treat 18-24 patients, three days a week.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Excellent de-escalation skills
• CPI certification
• Wide variety of medical skills which include blood administration, IVIG, trach care, PCA pumps, wound management systems
• Time management in a fast-paced environment
• Cross-training to multiple areas
• Knowledge of practice under both a medically licensed area and a behavioral health licensed area

Unit Successes/Designations/National recognitions:

2026 Recipient of the Regional Values Leadership Value Award

Unit Culture Highlights:

• Supportive leader and team environment
• Fosters an environment for learning and professional development
• Great physician/RN relationships

Qualifications

Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor 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.

Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have 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.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness - IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn.

Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients' and their families' needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education.