Shape the Future of Pediatric Psychiatry Nursing!

As one of the nation’s busiest sites for pediatric healthcare research, we seek to attract people who are passionate about improving children’s health. Here, you will have access to a wide range of education, research and career options to support your professional growth. You can stay current with the latest medical advancements and be part of a diverse team that is leading the way toward better care and treatments for children.

The Registered Nurse in our Adolescent Inpatient Psych department at Riley Children's Health delivers care to children and adolescents with complex behavioral and emotional needs. This individual will also be cross trained to work in the Behavioral Health Assessment Center (Psych Holding Unit) at Riley Children's Hospital. Registered Nurses in this area work within an interdisciplinary team and are involved in the treatment planning and implementation of therapeutic interventions specific to each patient’s goals. As a Registered Nurse in Adolescent Psych compassion, leading nursing enrichment activities, establishing therapeutic boundaries, and being comfortable deescalating situations are all necessary components of patient care. The Registered Nurse will support staffing and patient care in both the Inpatient psych and the Psych Holding units. If you are skilled at building relationships with patients and their families, then we would love to meet you!

Riley at IU Health is ranked as one of the best hospitals in the United States in 11 areas of specialized pediatric healthcare. The academic health center formed by our relationship with the Indiana University School of Medicine offers nurses an outstanding opportunity to excel in their careers. Our hardworking Magnet-designated nursing team consistently achieves the highest quality of nursing standards, drawing individuals who are highly motivated to engage in lifelong learning and professional development.

Requires Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse
Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
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.