Registered Nurse / Emergency Care Center / Full Time

Work for Indiana 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. HIRING EVENT: Meet our newest nurse: YOU! Ready for your next nursing career move? Attend our Nursing Hiring Event and interview on the spot with hiring managers. The Nurse role at the Neurodiagnostic Institute (NDI) provides direct patient care and clinical oversight for individuals receiving psychiatric and behavioral health treatment. This position is responsible for assessing patient needs, administering medications and treatments, coordinating care plans, supporting interdisciplinary treatment teams, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment. Nurses play a critical role in promoting patient recovery, advocating for patient needs, and maintaining compliance with clinical, regulatory, and safety standards. The annual salary for this position traditionally starts at $62,281 but is commensurate with education and work experience. 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. 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. Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology. Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures. Ability to serve as a patient advocate. Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations and maintain composure under pressure. 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, and current CPR certification, along with ongoing completion of behavioral intervention training relevant to the assigned setting. 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 ~ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution ~ 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, including but not limited to: ~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 ~ Referral Bonus program ~ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits ~ Free LinkedIn Learning access 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 jobs@spd.