Psychiatric RN — Impactful 12-Hour Shifts

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Cafeteria on site + 1 free meal perday

Free parking

Employee engagement program

Job summary

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Indiana is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to assess, coordinate, and evaluate patient care within a psychiatric setting. You will document patient information, reassess changes, and report infection signs to the Infection Control Nurse, while ensuring accurate records and timely medication administration.

Must pass a medication exam within 90 days; CPR certification and CPI training are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing; BSN preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice by the Indiana State Board of Nursing as an RN.
• Three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
• CPR certification and successful completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior including restraint and seclusion within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric setting.
• Document patient information and nursing care; reassess significant changes in patient condition.
• Report signs of infection to Infection Control Nurse and ensure infection control compliance.
• Accurately and timely administer medications; maintain accurate patient records.
• Employ CPI techniques and crisis intervention as necessary during patient care.

Skills

CPR certification

Medication administration

CPI training

Psychiatric nursing

Restraint and seclusion training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Indiana RN license

Job description

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital in Indiana is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to assess, coordinate, and evaluate patient care within a psychiatric setting. You will document patient information, reassess changes, and report infection signs to the Infection Control Nurse, while ensuring accurate records and timely medication administration.

Must pass a medication exam within 90 days; CPR certification and CPI training are required.