RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Care Center - PartTime

Charge Nurse

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. The Neurodiagnostic Institute and Advanced Treatment Center (NDI) is located on the Community Hospital East campus in Indianapolis, delivering advanced evaluations and treatments for patients with psychiatric illness. Together, the NDI and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) offer a modern, healing atmosphere for all Hoosiers.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $36.67/hr but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

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.

Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of individuals' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge to inform care decisions.

Administer medications and treatments according to state-operated health care facility policies and procedures to support recovery and wellness.

Develop and implement nursing care plans for diagnosis or treatment plan changes to adapt to evolving needs.

Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff to ensure compliance and quality.

Respond and intervene in emergency situations and with agitated individuals to maintain safety and therapeutic environment.

Ensure proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit to protect staff and individuals.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.

Ability to serve as a patient advocate.

Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.

Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.

Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.

Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility serves (e.g., children, adolescents, geriatrics).

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 stay current with behavioral intervention training.

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

• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Free LinkedIn Learning

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.