Charge Nurse

State of Indiana•Evansville, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse works at the Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Center (EPCC), which uses an interdisciplinary approach to address children’s biological, psychological, and social treatment needs. The role organizes daily care, supports treatment planning, coordinates staff workflow, and helps maintain continuity and quality of care. It also provides nursing assessment and documentation, medication and treatment administration, care planning, emergency response, education, and safety and infection-control oversight. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. The salary traditionally starts at $71,500 and may be commensurate with education and work experience.

Requirements

Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
Computer proficiency and ability to learn programs used to maintain electronic medical records.
Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.
Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
Effective interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to educate individuals and families regarding medication, procedures, and treatment goals.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
License to practice nursing in Indiana as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification, which must be maintained.
Must stay current with behavioral intervention training.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and organize the daily care of individuals to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
Make care assignments and assist in creating treatment plans with other clinical staff to meet individual needs.
Provide orientation and support to staff and the unit to maintain continuity and quality of care.
Direct support staff to coordinate workflow and communicate problems to the Charge Nurse Supervisor.
Complete nursing notes, transfer forms, and other required records accurately and on time.
Assess and document individuals’ physical and psychosocial status from admission through discharge.
Administer medications and treatments according to state-operated health care facility policies and procedures.
Develop and implement nursing care plans when diagnoses or treatment plans change.
Complete medication-administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
Respond and intervene in emergencies and with agitated individuals to maintain safety and a therapeutic environment.
Educate individuals and family members about medications, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives.
Ensure that unit safety and infection-control standards are met.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with a bi-weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave program including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.