Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Carmel, IN

Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit directs nursing service activities for assigned patients in the psychiatric unit. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and psychiatric staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of psychiatric patient clinical records, and writes reports on psychiatric staff performance and services rendered. Being a Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
  • Witham Health Services
  • Lebanon, IN OTHER
  • Job Summary

    The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for assigned patients by the use and implementation of the Nursing Process of assessment, derivation of the nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation and re-evaluation of the care by using a holistic approach. The staff nurse is also responsible for preparing the patient and significant other for obtaining and maintaining an optimal level of health, in preparation for their discharge. The Staff Nurse is also responsible for the direct supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse and the Nursing Assistant, when applicable. The staff nurse is a contributing member to the multi-disciplinary Health Care Team and must be able to communicate the needs of the patient/significant others to all disciplines involved in the patient's hospitalization.

     

    Minimum Education/License/Certification Requirements

    • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program.
    • BSN preferred.
    • Must hold a valid license to practice Nursing in the State of Indiana and be CPR certified.
    • Additional certifications are dependent on assigned care.
    • RN is responsible for continuous self-professional development by attending seminars and maintaining CEU's. The RN agrees to notify their supervisor should they need additional education pertaining to any area of their assigned duties.

    Work Experience:

    CCU:

    One year of prior CCU experience preferred.  CPR, ACLS and PALS required.

    ED: 

    ACLS, PALS, NRP and CPI required.  TNCC and ENPC preferred.  Prior ER experience preferred.

    MED/SURG:

    Med/Surg experience preferred.  CPR, ACLS and PALS required.

    OB:

    Basic fetal monitoring interpretation preferred. Previous OB/Post-Partum/NICU experience preferred.  CPR, ACLS, and NRP required.

    OR/PAR:

    Previous Surgery experience preferred or prior critical care experience.  CPR, ACLS and PALS required. 

    ACS

    Prefer 2 years of general nursing experience.  CPR, ACLS & PALS required.  Requires high level of skill R/T infusion therapy to include intravenous insertion, port access and safe care of peripheral central venous catheters. 

    Wound Care & Hematology Oncology

    Prefer 2 years of general nursing experience.  CPR, ACLS required.  Requires high level of skill R/T infusion therapy to include intravenous care. Wound care requires certification in wound nursing care and HBOT.  Hematology Oncology requires high level of confidence related to high risk medications. 

    PAIN CENTER

    Prefer 2 years of general nursing experience.  CPR, ACLS required.  Requires high level of skill R/T procedures, such as pain pumps, moderate sedation, epidural injections, and pain port access and safe care..

    PRE/POST TRIAGE NURSE

    Required minimum 3-5 year's Med/Surg experience, Ambulatory Surgery Department experience preferred.  CPR, ACLS & PALS required.

    TRANSITIONS:

    CPI training required within 6 months of hire. Prefer 1-2 year's geriatric or psychiatric experience. CPR & CPI required. 

    CATH LAB/CARDIAC DIAGNOSTIC

    Previous clinical experience preferred.  CPR, ACLS required.

    ECU:

    CPR, ACLS, TB and IV certification required. Abuse and Reporting, LTC Resident Rights and Dementia/Elder Justice training required. LTC experience preferred. 

  • 5 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,580 per week
  • Halcyon Nurse Staffing
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Halcyon Nurse Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDi...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,688 per week
  • Halcyon Nurse Staffing
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Halcyon Nurse Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscip...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,580 per week
  • Halcyon Nurse Staffing
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Halcyon Nurse Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Cardiac PCU - Progres...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Camp Unit Head
  • JCC Indianapolis
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Summer Camp Unit Head (Summer/Seasonal/Temporary) About the Opportunity: As a Unit Head, you will oversee a select group of counselors, assisting in their various duties while noting their strengths a...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Indianapolis Anxiety Center
  • Fishers, IN PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Description The Anxiety Center of Indianapolis is looking for an energetic, team oriented psychiatric nurse practitioner for our center in Indy (Fishers). We are seeking a psychiatric nurse practition...
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Travel Nurse - Step-Down RN $2232/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Step-Down registered nurse for a travel assignment in IN. Take the nex...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Universal Health Services
  • Greenwood, IN
  • Responsibilities Greenwood Facility Valle Vista Health System is a 132-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • LifeStance Health
  • Greenwood, IN
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • LifeStance Health
  • Avon, IN
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • LifeStance Health
  • Carmel, IN
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • LifeStance Health
  • Zionsville, IN
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Rehabilitation RN $1980/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Rehabilitation registered nurse for a travel assignment in IN. Take th...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical-Surgical RN $1980/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Mooresville, IN
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in IN. Take ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Carmel occupies the southwestern part of Hamilton County, adjacent to Indianapolis and, with the annexation of Home Place in 2018, is now entirely coextensive with Clay Township. It is bordered to the north by Westfield, to the northeast by Noblesville, to the east by Fishers, to the south by Indianapolis in Marion County, and to the west by Zionsville in Boone County. The center of Carmel is 15 miles (24 km) north of the center of Indianapolis. According to the 2010 census, Carmel has a total area of 48.545 square miles (125.73 km2), of which 47.46 square miles (122.92 km2) (or 97.76%) is lan...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs
$92,503 to $126,395
Carmel, Indiana area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago