Registered Nurse-Psychiatry-Ambulatory

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our Psychiatry Ambulatory team in Muncie. The role includes triaging crisis and medication-related calls, coordinating prior authorizations, and supporting innovative services such as a Spravato clinic.

A collaborative environment with psychiatrists, NPs, psychologists, therapists, and medical assistants awaits. Minimum ASN with Indiana RN licensure or NLC, BLS required, BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA.
• May require unit-specific advanced Life Support certifications.

Responsibilities

• Triages crisis and medication-related calls.
• Manages prior authorizations and coordination of care.
• Supports long-acting injectable treatments and related protocols.
• Assists in launching services such as a Spravato clinic.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, and medical assistants.

Skills

RN experience

Behavioral health

Crisis triage

Prior authorizations

Long-acting injectable treatments

Spravato clinic knowledge

Education

ASN nursing degree

BSN preferred

RN license Indiana or NLC

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role. The 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!

IU Health is seeking expert RN's who will have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine. At IU Health, you will develop in significant ways, advancing healthcare for all! Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed with competitive benefits, a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can engage expertly, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

Join our Psychiatry Ambulatory team in Muncie, supporting a collaborative group of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, and medical assistants who are dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral health care for both adult and pediatric patients. This autonomous nursing role includes triaging crisis and medication-related calls, managing prior authorizations, supporting long-acting injectable treatments, and helping launch innovative services such as a Spravato clinic. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility in scheduling, offering an excellent work-life balance and no routine travel requirements. If you're passionate about behavioral health and want to be part of a small but supportive team where your expertise and ideas are valued, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications:

• 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 relevant clinical 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.
• May require ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
• Requires awareness and understanding of legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.

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.