CHARGE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (DAYSHIFT)

Johnson Memorial; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, IN is seeking a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) for Behavioral Health on the day shift to lead and direct nursing staff in alignment with unit and organizational goals.

You will supervise staffing, evaluate staff performance, coordinate education, oversee orientation, and collaborate with physicians and departments to maintain safe, high‑quality patient care and effective transfers between shifts.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Indiana.
• BSN required.
• Two years of Behavioral Health or related acute care experience.
• First line management experience preferred.
• Must maintain BLS/CPR for Health Care Providers and SECURE De-escalation certification.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs nursing staff to meet unit goals and objectives.
• Assists in staffing, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Oversees staff orientation and precepting for new hires.
• Facilitates transfer of patients and coordination with physicians and departments.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Nursing

Clinical supervision

Communication

Education

RN license Indiana

BSN

Job description

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CHARGE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (DAYSHIFT)

Franklin, IN, US

Job Responsibilities:

Works with Manager to provide leadership and direction in accordance with organizationalanddepartmental goalsandobjectives. Participates inunit'sPerformance Improvement planto improveorganizationalperformance. Assists inmaintaining budgetarylimitsinbothoperating expense and FTE's by utilizing limited resources appropriately. Responsible for meeting staffing standards on assignedunit/shift.

Provides for professional growth and development of staff.

• Assists Manager in establishing a climate conducive to meeting educational needs and efforts of the unit.
• Assists Manager with tracking compliance of assigned staff with mandatory meetings, in- services, and tests.
• Oversees and coordinates orientation of new staff.
• Acts as preceptor when needed.
• Assists with conducting unit meetings on a regular basis according to unit standards.

Participates in completion of staff performance evaluations. Assists Manager in counseling employees, developing staff, and as appropriate, utilizing disciplinary process.

Supervises professional and/or technical unit staff and student nurses on shift.

• Determines staffing mix and amount based on budgeted hours and patient acuity.
• Assigns duties based on patient unit needs and individual expertise of staff members.
• Assists with tracking assigned staff attendance and tardiness in accordance with attendance standards.
• Responsible for assisting manager in managing staff schedules through self-scheduling platform
• Assists in interviewing and selecting staff for unit.

Collaborates with ancillary support services to provide a safe, comfortable, clean, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Oversees maintenance of supplies necessary for providing emergency and routine nursing care.

Promotes open communication and continuity of care between shifts, floors, physicians/providers and departments through limited verbal reports, charting, patient care plans, and assisting with transfers. Willingly accepts assignments and demonstrates flexibility in working in different areas as needed.

Adheres to and provides assistance in orientation to and practice of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plans. Provides input in formulating patient care policies and procedures and standards of care for patient care services.

Evaluates patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, re-evaluation, written documentation, observation, and comparison to established standards.

• Organizes patient care and ensures continuity of care based upon knowledge of patient needs.
• Assures patient and significant others' participation in plan of care including teaching and discharge plans.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills appropriate to the age, type, and development level of patients.

Administers nursing care to patients, as needed, to maintain clinical skills, assesses particular patient requirements and supports staff. As needed, and using approved methods, assists in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints and observes suicide/seclusion precautions including physical requirements for physical holds and safe transport of patients. Sets priorities and assures the completion of care through documentation for all assigned patients/duties within shift.

Assumes role of patient advocate respecting guidelines found in Patient Bill of Rights. Communicates with patients, significant others, and health professionals regarding care to patient. Maintains confidentiality of patient record and patient, physician, staff, or other healthcare provider information, whether verbal or written.

Serves as clinical resource person and participates in assessing patient/family status to plan patient's care. Assures patient and significant other participation in plan of care, including discharge planning. Participates in and provides direction for teaching of patients and significant others.

Cooperates with clinical instructors in planning, implementing, and evaluating students' clinical experience.

Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs; attends meetings, workshops, and conventions to enrich personal knowledge, growth, and skill in providing clinical care. Completes mandatory educational requirements in time specified. Serves on committees in patient care/nursing, hospital-wide or professional nursing organizations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.

Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

Education, Experience and Training:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of lndiana required. BSN required. Two years of experience in Behavioral Health nursing or related acute care nursing department required. First line management experience preferred. Must maintain current BLS or CPR for Health Care Providers and SECURE De-escalation certification.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Schedule:

7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

72 hours per bi-weekly pay period