Registered Nurse
Job in
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46218, USA
Listed on 2026-01-19
Listing for:
Syra Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mental Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Requirements/Competencies
Purpose of Position/
Summary:
Directs and coordinates patient care and clinical supervision of Behavioral Health Recovery Attendants primarily on evening/night shift. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing assessment of each patient's physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge. This position requires the performance of a full range of nursing care for patients with a wide range of medical diagnosis and varying degrees of illness. Promotes the institution mission of Hope and Recovery.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prioritizes and organizes the daily care of patients.
- Makes patient care assignments based upon specific patient needs.
- Provides ongoing assessment of the patients' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.
- Directs BHRAs to coordinate the workflow on the unit. Recognizes and defines problems and takes corrective actions.
- Conducts nursing programs.
- Serves as a Treatment Plan Coordinator and develops treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff (evening shift).
- Administers medications and treatments according to institution policies and procedures.
- Develops and implements nursing care plans for acute medical problems.
- Works in collaboration with the unit ADON/Nurse 6/Nursing Supervisor to plan treatment and programs for the unit.
- Completes medication administration per policy.
- Completes monthly Nursing progress notes on assigned patients.
- Provides immediate and effective feedback to employees concerning behavior and performance.
- Works closely with the ADON, Nurse 6 and unit physician to provide quality care.
- Communicates with the ADON, Nurse 6 and physician on an ongoing basis to notify them of patient status.
- Educates patients and family members regarding medication, procedures and treatment goals and objectives.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
- Assures that staff follow institution and nursing policies and procedures correctly. Interprets policies and procedures to staff as needed.
- Carries out nursing care following Client policies and procedures.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Directs care/intervenes with agitated patients.
- Serves on Nursing and Hospital Committees as assigned.
- Provides orientation to unit staff as needed.
- Attends training as assigned and maintains certification in Bridge Building, CPR/AED professional rescuer, and TB.
- Floating to other units is required.
- Three (3) years' experience in developmental disability, geriatric, or psychiatric nursing or accredited college training in Nursing.
- Possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the Indiana Health Professions Bureau required. (Proof of valid license must accompany application.)
- Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining the electronic medical records.
- Good interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills.
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