Charge Nurse

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Personal and sick time off

12 holidays

Free Parking

Free LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

State of Indiana in Indianapolis seeks a Program Administration Support professional to help manage daily care for individuals and coordinate treatment plans with clinical staff. You will organize assignments, provide orientation to staff, and ensure timely documentation and reporting.

This role also covers Program Management Support: assessing patients from admission to discharge, administering medications per policy, updating nursing care plans, and supervising medication administration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
• Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
• Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn EMR software.
• Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.
• Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to educate individuals and families regarding medications and procedures.
• May require population-specific knowledge (children, adolescents, geriatrics).
• Must possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Indiana RN license.
• Must hold CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and organize daily care to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Make care assignments and assist in creating treatment plans with clinical staff.
• Provide orientation and support to staff and the unit.
• Direct staff to coordinate workflow and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Complete required nursing notes and transfer forms for timely reporting.
• Assess and document patients' status from admission to discharge.
• Administer medications and treatments per facility policies.
• Develop and update nursing care plans as needed.
• Monitor medication administration and observations for quality.
• Respond to emergencies and support safety.
• Educate patients and families about medications and goals.
• Ensure infection control standards are met.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Patient advocacy

EMR proficiency

MS Office

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Education on meds

Behavioral intervention awareness

Adaptability

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Neurodiagnostic Institute:

The Neurodiagnostic Institute and Advanced Treatment Center (NDI) is located on the Community Hospital East campus in Indianapolis, delivering advanced evaluations and treatments for patients with psychiatric illness. Together, the NDI and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) offer a modern, healing atmosphere for all Hoosiers.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $36.67/hr but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life:

Program Administration Support

• Prioritize and organize the daily care of individuals to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
• Make care assignments and assist in creating treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff to meet individual needs.
• Provide orientation and support to staff and to the unit to maintain continuity and quality of care.
• Direct support staff to coordinate workflow and communicate problems to the Charge Nurse Supervisor to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms, and other records to maintain accurate and timely reporting.

Program Management Support

• Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of individuals' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge to inform care decisions.
• Administer medications and treatments according to state-operated health care facility policies and procedures to support recovery and wellness.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for diagnosis or treatment plan changes to adapt to evolving needs.
• Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff to ensure compliance and quality.
• Respond and intervene in emergency situations and with agitated individuals to maintain safety and therapeutic environment.
• Educate individuals and family members regarding medication, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives to promote understanding and engagement.
• Ensure proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit to protect staff and individuals.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
• Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
• Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.
• Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.
• Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
• Effective interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to educate individuals and families regarding medication, procedures, and treatment goals.
• Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility serves (e.g., children, adolescents, geriatrics).
• Must possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• Must have a license to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse.
• Must hold and maintain CPR certification.
• Must stay current with behavioral intervention training.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes:

• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
• 75 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Free Parking
• Free LinkedIn Learning

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .