LPN at State of Indiana
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
About the position
Work for Indiana and begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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. The Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals committed to the mission of Hope and Recovery. Residing on 88 acres on the east side of Evansville, Ind., our facility provides medical treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders from our dedicated team of psychiatrists and advanced practice professionals. Active Treatment helps our patients achieve their goals directed towards living in the most non-restrictive environment possible. Our team of professionals assists our patients in the treatment process involving medical staff, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy, and our community integration program. Evansville State Hospital continues to maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission as an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification as a Psychiatric Medicare/Medicaid Hospital.
Responsibilities
• Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
,
• Make patient care assignments and assist in creating 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 hospital policies and procedures.
,
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for acute medical problems.
,
• Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
,
• Complete required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms, and other records.
,
• Educate patients and family members regarding medication, procedures and treatment goals and objectives.
,
• Respond and intervene in emergency situations and agitated patients.
,
• Provide orientation and support to staff to the unit.
,
• Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.
Requirements
• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
,
• License to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Licensed Practical 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.
,
• Effective 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.
Nice-to-haves
• Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility will serve such as: children, adolescents, geriatrics, etc.
Benefits
• 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
,
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
,
• 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 Apply tot his job
Work for Indiana and begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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. The Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals committed to the mission of Hope and Recovery. Residing on 88 acres on the east side of Evansville, Ind., our facility provides medical treatment for chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders from our dedicated team of psychiatrists and advanced practice professionals. Active Treatment helps our patients achieve their goals directed towards living in the most non-restrictive environment possible. Our team of professionals assists our patients in the treatment process involving medical staff, nursing, psychology, social work, rehabilitation therapy, and our community integration program. Evansville State Hospital continues to maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission as an Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification as a Psychiatric Medicare/Medicaid Hospital.
Responsibilities
• Prioritize and organize the daily care of patients.
,
• Make patient care assignments and assist in creating 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 hospital policies and procedures.
,
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for acute medical problems.
,
• Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation notes for support staff.
,
• Complete required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms, and other records.
,
• Educate patients and family members regarding medication, procedures and treatment goals and objectives.
,
• Respond and intervene in emergency situations and agitated patients.
,
• Provide orientation and support to staff to the unit.
,
• Responsible for ensuring the proper safety and infection control standards are met for the unit.
Requirements
• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
,
• License to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Licensed Practical 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.
,
• Effective 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.
Nice-to-haves
• Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility will serve such as: children, adolescents, geriatrics, etc.
Benefits
• 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
,
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
,
• 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 Apply tot his job