Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych Geriatrics

Ascension Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional care for the geriatric population. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with patients, implementing care plans and coordinating with a dedicated healthcare team. With a focus on mental health services and a supportive environment, you will play a vital role in the lives of individuals aged 65 and older. The organization values its associates and provides a range of benefits, including paid time off, health insurance options, and retirement plans. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from Indiana Board of Nursing required.
• BLS Provider certification needed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per established protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans effectively.
• Coordinate all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Care Coordination

Communication Skills

Geriatric Care

Education

Diploma from accredited nursing school

Professional licensure as RN

Job description

Details

+ Department: Geriatrics

+ Schedule: Full Time Nights

+ Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent

+ Location: Indianapolis, IN

Mental health services include inpatient, day and evening therapy (partial hospitalization), and intensive outpatient services. Psychiatric unit for those 65 and older. Psychiatrist is the primary provider for patients. The team works to stabilize patients psychiatrically.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
2. Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
3. Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
4. Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
5. Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

1. Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

Additional Preferences

Previous RN experience. Previous Geriatric experience.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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