State of Indiana·Logansport, Indiana
The role involves prioritizing daily patient care, developing treatment plans, and administering medications within an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Responsibilities also include documenting patient status, educating families, and ensuring safety and infection control standards are met.
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About Logansport State Hospital: Logansport State Hospital is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness.
Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community.
Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $62,218.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: 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 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.
Repond and intervene to 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.
Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.The job profile 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 with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: 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, 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.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
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 plansWellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA 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 mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree 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.
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Nursing and a valid Registered Nurse license for the State of Indiana. Required certifications include CPR and current behavioral intervention training, along with proficiency in MS Office and electronic medical records.
Market context
Indiana nursing roles often stay in demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can show dependable patient care skills and flexibility. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer phlebotomy training or science experience, so highlighting competency assessment results and any hands-on clinical exposure can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting before applying.
