Staff Nurse ACT 495

Staff Nurse

ACT 495 3.0 3.0

out of 5 stars 3903 Indianapolis Boulevard, East Chicago, IN 46312 $26.12

• $34.81 an hour
• Full-time Geminus & Regional Health Systems 92 reviews $26.12
• $34.81 an hour

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Full-time Position:

Staff Nurse

LPN / RN

Regional Health Systems is Northwest Indiana's largest provider of community-based mental health care, primary health care and addiction treatment services. We offer adults and children—both uninsured and insured—integrated care through our community mental health center and federally qualified health center. Regional Health Systems is a member of the Regional Care Group .

Position Purpose:

Medication coordination with pharmacy and doctors (medical and psychiatric), interact and educate both staff and clients about psychotropic medications, work closely with Psychiatrist regarding medication training/administration to clients, some skills training services and case management services. Majority of services completed in the community. A well as to provide Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice by interventions which are directed toward: Health Promotion and Health Maintenance, Assessment and evaluation of dysfunction in order to provide assistance in regaining coping abilities and prevent further disability, provide a therapeutic milieu, Administer and monitoring pharmacologic treatment, Health teaching, crisis intervention, counseling and discharge planning.

Essential Function:

Admission assessment of clients based on psychiatric and addiction needs. Nursing Care Glucose Monitoring Establish waived testing competency for urine drug screens, if applicable Mantoux Testing Emergency Intervention care of clients in crisis Emergency Intervention care of clients in crisis (seclusion and restraints) if applicable Medication Administration Clinical Documentation Trainer/lead responsibilities, if applicable Provide backup as needed in Supervisor's absence, if applicable Policies, Procedures, Manuals, Resource Documents Productivity Ethical/Legal Issues

• understanding of state codes and following standards.

Diversity Computer Literacy Teamwork and performance improvement Communicates effectively. Works cooperatively with supervisor and others Safety Looking for LPN for our Assertive Community Treatment Team in

East Chicago, IN Requirements:

LPN Practical Nursing Degree Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Indiana, no experience required

• one year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred. RN Minimum of associate degree in nursing Registered Nurse in Indiana, no experience required
• one year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Shift Details:

Full-time

• 5 days/week, 8a
• 4:30p; rotation for on-call weekends/holidays Additionally, travels between the towns/cities between Whiting and Merrillville .

What RCG has to offer you: Up to 20 days Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays Health Insurance (full-time only) Dental Insurance (full-time only) Vision Insurance (full-time only) Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account 401(k) Plan Employee Assistance Program Wellness Differential for Discounted Gym Membership Tuition Assistance National Health Service Corps Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time only)

Working Advantage Employee Discount Program Salary:

LPN

• $26.27
• $34.81 (Depending on Experience) RN
• $26.27
• $34.

81, plus a $4 per hour differential (Depending on Experience) If what you have read speaks to you, because you have a passion for helping people, then apply today! We need you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.12

• $34.

81 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal history background check? Are you open to the salary range?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Nursing:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) LPN in Indiana (Preferred) RN license in Indiana (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person