What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Indiana Veterans' Home?
About the Indiana Veterans’ Home:
The Indiana Veterans’ Home, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is the only long-term care facility in Indiana dedicated to serving veterans and their spouses. We provide a beautiful, healthy, and home-like environment for veterans and their spouses to live. Residents enjoy a variety of onsite and offsite activities, excellent health care, and a rich history that only a facility such as IVH can provide.
About the Job:
As the Nurse, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating patient care and clinical supervision of support staff. You will assess patient health problems and needs, develop, and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
- Wellness program (offers a premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards);
- 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;
- 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;
A Day in the Life:
- Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
- Make patient care assignments and assist in developing 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 the facility’s policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans for nursing diagnosis or treatment plan changes.
- Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
- Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms, and other records.
- Educate patients and family members regarding medication, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives.
- Respond to and intervene in emergency situations and agitated patients.
- Provide orientation and support to staff in the unit.
- Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Minimum of an Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
- License to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Registered 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.
- Good interpersonal skills, and good 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 serves such as children, adolescents, geriatrics, etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $62,218.00 - $99,502.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,218 - $99,502
