Registered Nurse

About the Job

The Nurse is responsible for directing and coordinating patient care, assessing patient health needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records, and coordinating with clinical support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and document patients' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.
• Coordinate patient care assignments and collaborate with clinical staff on treatment plans.
• Administer medications and treatments according to facility policies and procedures.
• Develop and update nursing care plans based on patient needs.
• Complete nursing notes, transfer forms, and other required documentation.
• Educate patients and families about medications, procedures, and treatment goals.
• Respond to emergencies and agitated patients.
• Provide orientation and support to unit staff.
• Ensure patient safety and infection control standards are met.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• Indiana RN license or license from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, required at the time of submission.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current behavioral intervention training.
• Computer proficiency and ability to use electronic medical records.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with adults, including geriatric patients, and adolescents aged 12 and older.
• Ability to serve as a patient advocate and follow nursing and facility policies.

Preferred Qualification

• Cerner EMR experience preferred; other EMR experience accepted.

Work Environment

• Position based in a state-operated hospital facility.
• May require rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, on-call availability, or irregular hours.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and follow facility safety procedures.

Core Competencies

• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Stress Management
• Organizational Skills

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

License/Certification:

• IN RN or Compact License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person