IN-FSSA, NDI-RN Days

Wiserhunt•Indianapolis, NH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates patient care and provides clinical oversight of support staff at the Neurodiagnostic Institute & Advanced Treatment Center. The role assesses patient health needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, administers medications and treatments, and maintains medical records. The nurse collaborates with other clinical disciplines and serves as a patient advocate, communicating with patients, families, guardians, health care representatives, agency personnel, and related stakeholders. This position is an onsite, day-shift assignment at a state-operated hospital facility in Indianapolis. The stated shift is 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a half-hour lunch. Staff must be flexible for weekend and holiday rotations, typically working three out of six weekends, and may be required to float to other units, including pediatrics, within their scope of practice. The role may also require after-hours availability, rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, or irregular hours. The assignment is scheduled to start November 9, 2026, and end February 7, 2027. Work involves a full range of nursing care for patients with varied diagnoses and illness severity. The nurse exercises judgment in applying nursing procedures and is legally responsible for their nursing actions. Work is subject to limited supervision and review for general adequacy, judgment, and compliance with policy. The role requires collaboration with other disciplines and support staff, professional communication, and adherence to facility safety and infection-control standards. The position may involve high-stress situations and potential exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, gas or fumes, dust, grease, noise, vibrations, and soiling. Appropriate PPE must be used when necessary.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Indiana, or a license from a Nurse Licensure Compact participating state, at the time of submission.
Current CPR certification.
Must stay current with behavioral intervention training.
Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn programs used for electronic medical records.
Good interpersonal skills and 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 ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
Ability to work with the adult population, including geriatric patients, and adolescents age 12 and older.
Ability to work flexibly, including weekend and holiday rotations; typically works three out of six weekends.
Ability to float to other units, including pediatrics, within scope of practice.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including running short distances, lifting and transporting items up to 50 pounds, and assisting with patient restraint as required by policy.
Ability to use appropriate PPE and work safely in a hospital environment with potential exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with adults, including geriatrics, and adolescents age 12 and older.
One year of Cerner EMR experience; other EMR experience is accepted.
One year of previous psychiatric experience.
Current behavioral intervention training; training will be provided during orientation if needed.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
Make patient care assignments and collaborate with clinical staff on treatment plans.
Assess and document patients’ physical and psychosocial status from admission through discharge.
Direct support staff to coordinate unit workflow and communicate problems to unit supervisors.
Administer medications and treatments according to facility policies and procedures.
Develop and implement nursing care plans when nursing diagnoses or treatment plans change.
Complete medication-administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
Complete nursing notes, transfer forms, and other required records.
Educate patients and family members about medications, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives.
Respond to and intervene in emergencies and situations involving agitated patients.
Provide orientation and support to unit staff.
Ensure the unit meets applicable safety and infection-control standards.
Serve as a patient advocate and promote patient safety and welfare.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, guardians, health care representatives, support staff, agency personnel, and relevant stakeholders.
Float to other units, including pediatrics, within the nurse’s scope of practice, as required.