Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Location: Kokomo, IN | Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo | Department/Specialty: Behavioral Health | Schedule: Rotating Shifts, Part Time

About 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more

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 conduct and/or co-lead group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revise nursing plan of care as needed.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives, and interventions appropriate to changes in patient status.

Requirements

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

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