Nurse Practitioner

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. 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 Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Center (EPCC) takes an interdisciplinary approach that provides strategies for the child’s biological, psychological and social treatment at the same time. All of our staff go through many hours of training to each play their important part in the approach. Youth are learning by two main methods, modeling and teaching, through therapeutic relationships established with the treatment staff.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $ but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

• Maintain accurate records to reflect and assume accountability for clinical decisions and actions.
• Provide consultation through collaboration with a variety of health care professionals.
• Develop educational programs for individuals and groups appropriate to health problems, level of functioning, emotional needs, and patient characteristics.

• Obtain patient health histories, exams, and establish diagnoses.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform indicated procedures and therapeutic/corrective measures.
• Refer patients to appropriate health care providers.
• Prescribe medication and treatment within practice guidelines.
• Provide initial emergency care such as CPR and alert appropriate emergency providers.

• Lead and direct nursing staff in the design, coordination, and evaluation of research to improve clinical practice and delivery of health care.
• Direct or participate in the oversight and application of quality research assurance projects.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Specialized knowledge of, and ability to utilize, the full range of accepted professional nursing principles and practices within in-patient care.
• Working knowledge of psychology relative to handling and caring for mentally disabled individuals and those with abnormal mental and behavioral patterns as provided in nursing education.

• Possess a high degree of skill in providing patient care and reacting effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to develop and apply nursing care plans and provide guidance to staff nurses.

• Ability to apply conceptual theory-based knowledge to manage health care status and assure optimal care.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic studies and clinical data to inform treatment decisions.

• Ability to effectively communicate and interpret, give, and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate with individuals regarding medical and nursing procedures and conditions.

• Must possess a graduate-level degree in nursing from an accredited college.
• Must hold a current Nurse Practitioner license from the State of Indiana.
• Must hold a valid DEA and CSR registration for Indiana.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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
• Wellness Rewards Program:
  Complete wellness…