EPCC Dayshift RN

About the role

The Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Center (EPCC) is a part of the State of Indiana, offering interdisciplinary care for children. EPCC staff undergo extensive training to provide comprehensive treatment.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
• Make care assignments and assist in developing treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff.
• Direct support staff to coordinate workflow and communicate problems to unit supervisors.
• Complete required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms, and other records to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide orientation and support to staff on the unit.
• 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 facility policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Educate individuals and family members regarding medication, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives.
• 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.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations and maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to support individuals with behavioral or emotional needs.
• 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.
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• An active Indiana Registered Nurse license.
• A current CPR certification.
• Ongoing completion of behavioral intervention training relevant to the assigned setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Interdisciplinary care knowledge.
• Medication administration and treatment planning skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emergency response and crisis management skills.
• Documentation and record-keeping proficiency.
• Behavioral intervention training.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• A wellness rewards program.
• A health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.
• A referral bonus program.
• An employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• A qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $62,218.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is not specified in the job posting.