Registered Nurse Adolescent Behavioral Health

About the role

Location: Indianapolis, IN. Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Stress Center. Department/Specialty: Adolescent Psychiatry.

Life at Ascension: Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
• Perform initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
• Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Qualifications

• Previous Psych experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer