001QC4 - Nurse 4

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse 4 role at the Neurodiagnostic Institute (NDI) provides direct patient care and clinical oversight for individuals receiving psychiatric and behavioral health treatment. The position assesses patient needs, administers medications and treatments, coordinates care plans, supports interdisciplinary treatment teams, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment. Nurses promote recovery, advocate for patients, and ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, and safety standards. The role includes organizing daily patient care, making assignments, collaborating with clinical staff on treatment plans, supporting unit staff, and maintaining accurate nursing documentation. Nurses also assess and document patients’ physical and psychosocial status from admission through discharge, adapt care plans as needs change, educate patients and families, respond to emergencies, and uphold safety and infection-control standards. The position may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. The Neurodiagnostic Institute and Advanced Treatment Center is located on the Community Hospital East campus in Indianapolis and provides advanced evaluations and treatments for patients with psychiatric illness. The annual salary traditionally starts at $62,281 and is commensurate with education and work experience.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Active Indiana Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Complete ongoing behavioral intervention training relevant to the assigned setting.
Understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
Interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
Ability to respond effectively in emergencies and maintain composure under pressure.
Ability to support individuals with behavioral or emotional needs.
Computer proficiency and ability to learn electronic medical record programs.
Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 nursing notes, transfer forms, and other required records accurately and on time.
Provide orientation and support to staff on the unit.
Assess and document 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 when diagnoses or treatment plans change.
Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
Educate individuals and family members about medication, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives.
Respond and intervene in emergencies and with agitated individuals to maintain safety and a therapeutic environment.
Ensure unit safety and infection-control standards are met.
Advocate for patients and support their recovery.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed 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.
Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Paid community service leave.
Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Paid holidays.
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.