Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (Onsite)
Duration: 4+ Months, with Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion
Interview Process: Phone and In-Person

We are seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in a state-operated healthcare facility. The RN will assess patients' physical and psychosocial needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, administer medications and treatments, maintain accurate medical records, and coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary clinical teams.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies and challenging patient behaviors while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

• Prioritize and coordinate daily patient care activities.

• Assess and document patients' physical and psychosocial conditions from admission through discharge.

• Develop, implement, and update nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

• Coordinate patient care assignments and communicate unit-related concerns to supervisors.

• Monitor and document medication administration, clinical observations, nursing notes, and patient transfers.

• Educate patients and family members about medications, procedures, treatment plans, and care objectives.

• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and intervene appropriately when patients exhibit agitated or challenging behaviors.

• Provide orientation, guidance, and clinical support to unit staff.

• Promote patient advocacy, safety, infection control, and compliance with established healthcare standards.

• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and other required clinical documentation.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, agency personnel, families, guardians, and healthcare representatives.

• Follow nursing standards, facility policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited college or university.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the State of Indiana.

• Current CPR certification.

• Ability to maintain required behavioral intervention training.

• Proficiency in computer applications and electronic medical record systems.

• Working knowledge of medical terminology, nursing procedures, and facility policies.

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to apply critical thinking and sound clinical judgment when delivering patient care.

• Ability to manage stressful situations and respond effectively to emergencies.

• Commitment to patient advocacy, confidentiality, and maintaining a safe care environment.

• Experience in a hospital, psychiatric facility, behavioral health setting, or other state-operated healthcare facility.

• Experience caring for children, adolescents, adults, or geriatric patients, depending on facility needs.

• Familiarity with behavioral intervention techniques, medication administration, and infection control procedures.

• Experience documenting care in electronic health record systems.