Job description

We are seeking a day shift RN responsible for directing and coordinating patient care and clinical supervision of support staff. You will assess patient health problems and needs, develop, and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
• Make patient care assignments and assist in developing 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 unit supervisors.
• Administer medications and treatments according to facility's 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.
• Respond and intervene to emergency situations and agitated patients.
• Provide orientation and support to staff to the unit.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.
• 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.

Requirements:

• This person must have the following requirements 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 certification.
• 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

IN7921

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cerner EMR: 1 year (Preferred)
• Psychiatric care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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