Informatics nurse Jobs in Evansville, IN

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.

About Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Center:

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.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $71,500.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

Program Administration Support

• Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
• Make care assignments and assist in developing treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff.
• Direct support staff to coordinate workflow and communicate problems.
• Monitor the safety and security of individuals and staff by conducting routine rounds.
• Complete required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms, and other records.
• Provide orientation and support to staff on the unit.

Program Management Support

• Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of individuals' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.
• Administer medications and treatments according to state-operated health care facility policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for diagnosis or treatment plan changes.
• Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
• Educate individuals and family members regarding medication, procedures, and treatment goals and objectives.
• Respond and intervene in emergency situations and with agitated individuals using verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Ensure proper safety and infection control standards, including compliance management, are met for the unit to protect staff and individuals.

Talent Development & Performance Management

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities for professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance to ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

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.

What You'll Need for Success:

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

• Ability to mentor, train, and present to a large population.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.
• Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.
• Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate program goals and therapeutic outcomes.
• Ability to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
• Good interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations and use verbal de-escalation techniques with agitated individuals.
• Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.

An Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college, an active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, current CPR certification, and maintained compliance with all required behavioral intervention training applicable to the assigned setting.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

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 activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • 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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.