RN - Day Shift PRN/Intermittent

About the role

Join one of the largest employers in the state of Indiana by working at Richmond State Hospital. You'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Richmond State Hospital serves consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services.

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

• Understanding of medical and facility terminology
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to support individuals with behavioral or emotional needs
• Computer proficiency and MS Office applications
• Behavioral intervention training

Benefits

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Pay

The position traditionally starts at $31.90/hr but may be commensurate with education or work experience and pay up to $51.02/hr.

Schedule

This is a seasonal position with a limit of 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.