Registered Nurse- Med Surg Psych/Behavioral Health

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(K) retirement with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

IU Health nursing opportunities in Indianapolis span the MedSurg and Behavioral Health units. This day shift, full-time position emphasizes high-quality patient care and collaboration with top professionals within Indiana's leading health system.

Nurses on these units participate in de-escalation, cross-training, and comprehensive care planning, with ongoing development supported by a culture that values expertise and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN from an accredited program.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required; additional life support may be needed per unit.
• Experience in medical-surgical and behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct nursing care on MedSurg and Behavioral Health units.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Cross-train across medical and psychiatric care areas; manage patient safety and charting.

Connaissances

De-escalation

CPI certification

Blood administration

IVIG

Formation

ASN preferred

BSN preferred

Description du poste

Shift: Day Shift - Full Time Days

Unit Acuity Level: MedSurg \ Behavioural Health

Hospital: Methodist

This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

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.

Indiana University Behavioral Health Services Unit:

IU Methodist's Behavioral Health Services includes B8, C8, Secured Holding and ECT. Nurses hired into Behavioral Health are cross trained and work in all our areas.

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 behavioural 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?

• 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.