Registered Nurse - Night Shift

State of Indiana; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The Indiana Veterans' Home in West Lafayette, Indiana, seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for night shifts. You will prioritize patient care, supervise staff, administer medications, and ensure safe, compliant operations across the unit.

Requirements include an Indiana RN license, an associate degree in nursing, CPR, and strong communication skills. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a path to meaningful service in a state employment setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• License to practice nursing in Indiana as a RN.
• CPR certification required.
• Behavioral intervention training required.
• Proficiency in computer skills and EMR systems.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use MS Office and electronic patient records.
• Ability to advocate for patients and understand facility policies.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and organize daily patient care.
• Make patient care assignments and assist with treatment plans.
• Assess and document patients' physical and psychosocial status.
• Direct staff to coordinate workflow and report issues.
• Administer medications and treatments per policies.
• Develop and adjust nursing care plans as needed.
• Complete nursing notes and transfer forms.
• Educate patients and families on medications and goals.
• Respond to emergencies and support the unit.
• Provide orientation and support to staff.
• Ensure safety and infection control standards.

Skills

CPR

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office & EMR

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR software

MS Office

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 diverse 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 the Indiana Veterans' Home

The Indiana Veterans' Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally created to care for veterans of the Civil War, the Indiana Veterans’ Home welcomedits first resident in 1896. Located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette, IVH is a full-service care facility offering a complete array of services for residents.

The mission of the Indiana Veterans' Home is to honor Indiana's veterans and their spouses by providing the highest level of care in a therapeutic home-like environment, enhancing health and yielding optimal quality of life. To do this and meet the unique needs of these heroes and their families, we deliver compassionate and comprehensive skilled care while integrating arts and cultural programming and preserving the rich history of the Home.

Salary

Night Shift: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $71,500.00 - $114,400.00per year, based on education and/or experience.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
• Make patient care assignments and assist in creating treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff.
• Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the patients' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.
• Direct support staff to coordinate the workflow on the unit and communicate problems to the Charge Nurse Supervisor.
• Administer medications and treatments according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for nursing diagnosis or treatment plan changes.
• Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
• Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records.
• Educate patients and family members regarding medication, procedures and treatment goals and objectives.
• Repond and intervene to emergency situations and agitated patients.
• Provide orientation and support to staff and to the unit.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

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 with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• License to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse.
• Must hold and maintain a CPR.
• Must stay current with behavioral intervention training.
• Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.
• Good interpersonal skills, good verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
• Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.
• Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
• Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility serves such as: children, adolescents, geriatrics, etc.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana

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

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

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] .