Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

State of Indiana-posted 3 months ago

$45,422 - $68,120/Yr

Full-time

West Lafayette, IN

1,001-5,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Indiana's veterans and their spouses by providing the highest level of care in a therapeutic home-like environment, enhancing health and yielding optimal quality of life.

Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
Make patient care assignments and assist in creating treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff.
Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of the patients' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.
Direct support staff to coordinate the workflow on the unit and communicate problems to unit supervisors.
Administer medications and treatments according to hospital policies and procedures.
Develop and implement nursing care plans for acute medical problems.
Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
Complete required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms, and other records.
Educate patients and family members regarding medication, procedures and treatment goals and objectives.
Respond and intervene in emergency situations and agitated patients.
Provide orientation and support to staff to the unit.
Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
License to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Must hold and maintain a CPR certification.
Must stay current with behavioral intervention training.
Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.
Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility will serve such as: children, adolescents, geriatrics, etc.

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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: 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 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.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free Parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.

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