Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health -Full Time/SWO

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here : www.iuhealth.

org / ApplyRN This 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, apply today!This position currently qualifies for a NEW hourly wage differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

More details about this differential will be provided during the interview process.IU Methodist's Behavioral Health Services includes B8, C8, Secured Holding and ECT.

B8 is an 18-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. Nurses hired into Behavioral Health are cross trained and work in all our areas.

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 areaLooking for growth in your career?

We'd love to meet you!Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career crafted by you, with competitive benefits, a culture that embraces your outstanding strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals.

If you are seeking an organization where you can engage professionally, develop clinical expertise, foster learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, join us!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.

This position is referral eligible!* Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.* Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.

• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.* 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.
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