Charge Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Lead

Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three medical plan options (including

Vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program

Health Savings Account with employer K

Pension plan options

Job summary

The State of Indiana invites applications for a Psychiatric Hospital Nurse role at Evansville State Hospital. This full-time position requires an Indiana-licensed Registered Nurse with CPR and behavioral intervention training, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to impact Hoosiers' lives.

The role encompasses program administration and management support: organizing daily care, collaborating on treatment plans, guiding staff, documenting nursing notes, and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient advocacy

EMR proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

The State of Indiana invites applications for a Psychiatric Hospital Nurse role at Evansville State Hospital. This full-time position requires an Indiana-licensed Registered Nurse with CPR and behavioral intervention training, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to impact Hoosiers' lives.

The role encompasses program administration and management support: organizing daily care, collaborating on treatment plans, guiding staff, documenting nursing notes, and ensuring safety