Division: Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: SEMHC Req ID: 24532 Schedule : Full Time Shift : Days This role is eligible for the 4-day, 32-hour workweek (paid for 40 hours per week plus benefits) pilot at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center. Apply now to join our team and see how we’re leading the way for team member self-care! Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services. FLSA Status Non-exempt Job Role Summary The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Staff Nurse performs nursing services as a health team member in Outreach clinics. This position provides health education and patient counseling to control and prevent disease and promote optimum health and wellbeing of clients. This position responds to health needs of patients when seen in the clinic by identifying and assessing health care requirement of problems expressed. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi Health values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence Performs nursing services as a health team member in Outreach clinics Provides health education and patient counseling to control and prevent disease and promote optimum health and wellbeing of clients Responds to health needs of patients when seen in the clinic by identifying and assessing health care requirement of problems expressed Assists physicians and other team members in clinics Develops and implements nursing care interventions based upon goals in the Plan of Care Refers clients to appropriate agencies/organizations to promote continuity of care for patients and families based upon nursing assessment responses from the client/family Works collaboratively with physicians and other health professionals to implement treatments, dispense medications, and give medication and injections in accordance with prescribed orders, instructions Works as a member of a health team to counsel clients and their families in health education, medication education and treatment instructions Attends staff meetings regularly and punctually to share information regarding patients, policies/procedures, peer review, and resource material Completes and submits internal nursing audits regularly Interviews patients and records health history, prepares, maintains and uses records for reports for direct client services Alters activities/behaviors to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e. adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult) as directed in the area/unit age-specific and/or job specific competencies Ensures the timely completion of all documentation per policy Meets productivity goal as set forth by the agency Demonstrates an understanding of The Recovery Model Job Requirements Minimum of twelve months of clinical experience in Behavioral Health Minimum of 12 months clincal nursing experience as a Registered Nurse Current Indiana License as Registered Nurse Must have valid Indiana Driver’s License Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Skills in nursing, health assessment, teaching/counseling, effective interpersonal communications Knowledge of: disease processes and their treatment/prevention, basic science, current clinical protocol/nursing techniques, medication/drugs and their use/side effects, community resources' referrals, culture attitudes/custom appropriate departmental procedures and local/State/Federal laws/regulations Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess date/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs Ability to use appropriate communication skills. Age appropriate cognitive abilities, skills, techniques and communications are detailed in the department/area/unit job specific/age specific competencies Follows directions, prioritize duties and shows flexibility Works efficiently in stressful situation and demonstrates professional judgment Applies problem-solving methodologies, techniques, motivates patients, displays sensitivity, empathy, and has appropriate response to culture patterns, differences MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING BASIC COMPETENCIES IF APPLICABLE: CPI CPR Annual Education Age Related Mental Status Exam Medications DSM IV Addictions Legal Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.
Division: Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: SEMHC Req ID: 25292 Schedule : Full Time Shift : Days Wed- Sat; 5:30am-2pm This role is eligible for the 4-day, 32-hour workweek (paid for 40 hours per week plus benefits) pilot at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center. Apply now to join our team and see how we’re leading the way for team member self-care! Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Role Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse, in collaboration with an RN, performs the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating assigned patient care. This position performs independently advanced skills within area guidelines and after education and demonstration of clinical competency. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Proactively contributes to Eskenazi's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi values In collaboration with an RN, performs the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating assigned patient care Responsible for all patient care assigned, and standards of practice with the support of the RN Participated with assistance in health care team approach for clients; assists in performing client examinations, treatments and specialized procedures as defined by area specific guidelines Administers prescribed treatments and/or medications after demonstration of clinical competency and in accordance hospital/center/nursing policy and procedure Performs independently advanced skills within area guidelines and after education and demonstration of clinical competency Maintains medication accountability records, stock records and client-physician schedule Performs intake process of medical history gathering, lab work scheduling, withdrawal symptoms documentation and client orientation to clinical procedures Participates in team meetings including input of information that can be helpful to the counselors in client-care and clinical management Effective communication skills required; considerable standing/walking/lifting/stooping may be required Alters activities/behaviors to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to age of patient served as identified in area-specific procedures or job specific competencies Evaluates clients to determine whether a different level of medical care is needed Job Requirements Graduation from an accredited training program for Licensed Practical Nurses, or the equivalent, incorporating pharmacology of proof of completion of pharmacology course A minimum of six months of clinical nursing with patients of all age groups to successfully meet the criteria for advancement to LPN II Licenses/Certification required: Current Indiana License as Licensed Practical Nurse or eligibility for license; current CPR certification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Skills in delivery of patient care, use of equipment and instruments appropriate to assigned unit Good interpersonal communication skills with an accurate reading/recording of information Knowledge acquired in an accredited LPN training program Ability to follow oral/written instructions and communicate/work effectively with a wide variety of people/patients Function in stressful or crisis situations Accurately reads/records data Flexibility to changing work priorities; assists, assesses and responds to patient needs Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess date/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs Ability to use age appropriate communications skills All individuals working for the Opioid Treatment Program must have experience and training to safely manage therapeutic services to patients and to provide therapeutic services to patients receiving Opioid treatment medication MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING BASIC COMPETENCIES IF APPLICABLE: CPI CPR Annual Education Age Related Mental Status Exam Medications DSM IV Addictions Legal Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.
Division: Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: Hospital Req ID: 24758 Schedule : Full Time Shift : Days Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Role Summary The Staff Nurse II provides clinical care and uses coordination skills for every patient served. This includes understanding of the expected patients served in the unit'(s) nursing care is delivered using the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-Synergy, the ability to coordinate with the patient and family/loved ones and other healthcare disciplines to ensure care is appropriate to meet patient care needs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Leadership & Communication: Promotes a healthy work environment for all that provide care while encouraging collaboration for excellence in patient care outcomes Effectively performs all nursing functions in an efficient manner and in accordance with policies, procedures, the Indiana Nursing Practice Act, the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-the Synergy Model demonstrating synergy characteristics: clinical judgment, advocacy, caring practices, collaboration, systems thinking, response to diversity, clinical inquiry and facilitation of learning Utilizes and documents the nursing process thru appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, & evaluation of patient care as evidenced by client/staff observation; care acknowledges physiological, psychological, spiritual, diversity & cultural needs Engages patient/significant other with appropriate health information in a timely manner & shares written informational material as evidenced by feedback & observation; documentation is reflected in the medical record Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, calm & professional manner Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs & seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings Demonstrates understanding, supports & participates the role of shared governance at the unit & hospital- wide level to help engage the staff & unit to achieve success in unit-based & organizational goals Service: This encompasses all service/care to all: patients, families, staff, physicians, students & other departments to meet department & organizational goals and is reflective of best evidence of practice Demonstrates the understanding of the customer service concept & skills & applies to professional practice. Provides personal & individualized patient care to provide comfort & well-being for the patient acknowledging physiological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs Hourly Rounds consistently within the shift to all patients or areas covered to assess care and service Provides timely feedback on any customer service issue to the right person/department & participates objectively in the review of customer service issues & service recovery in a timely fashion with the unit/department leadership Demonstrates effective communication skills in working with staff, patients/families, physicians, other departments & external contacts Quality: Encompasses understanding of regulatory readiness, patient safety & quality improvement efforts for the units/departments providing care Maintains safe patient care & advocates for patient safety Participates in clinical or operational performance improvement using evidence-based practice Financial and Operational Management: Encompasses the effective stewardship or resources for department and organization Demonstrates ability to ensure effective care is given based upon patient care needs. Facilitates patient throughput throughout the shift Collaborates with the nursing manager or shift coordinator regarding staffing to help ensure adequate & appropriate staffing reflective of census & patient care needs People: Encompasses the engagement & spirit of teamwork among all of our employees & other departments to foster excellence in patient care & meet departmental/organizational goals Effectively acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff & learners Maintains a positive & calming working relationship with all, and demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all interactions Job Requirements • Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse • RN degree from a nationally accredited college or university • Current BLS certification; other certifications may be required in specific units to practice • Minimum of 1-year clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrates the following skills and abilities: operates specialized equipment competence/accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedures effective communication skills incorporating listening, effective interviewing techniques with patients and staff appropriate to age of the patient knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs uses age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job- specific/age-specific competencies fundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases/symptoms, trauma, treatments/medications, triage, appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventions functions as a member of a health care team, delegate responsibilities/duties appropriately follows oral/written instructions, records/interprets information accurately competency in assessing, responding to patient status or needs, and interpreting results recognizes and reacts to changes in patient status, documents and reports changes Performs CPR and other technical skills Positions patients Must be able to wash hands thoroughly and frequently Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells Critical thinking skills are essential Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation’s 150 best places to work by Becker’s Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America’s best midsize employers’ Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care – Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, just to name a few.
Division: Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: SEMHC Req ID: 25286 Schedule : Any Shift : Days Fri, Sat, Mon, Tues; 5:30am- 2pm This role is eligible for the 4-day, 32-hour workweek (paid for 40 hours per week plus benefits) pilot at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center. Apply now to join our team and see how we’re leading the way for team member self-care! Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Role Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse, in collaboration with an RN, performs the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating assigned patient care. This position performs independently advanced skills within area guidelines and after education and demonstration of clinical competency. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Proactively contributes to Eskenazi's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi values In collaboration with an RN, performs the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating assigned patient care Responsible for all patient care assigned, and standards of practice with the support of the RN Participated with assistance in health care team approach for clients; assists in performing client examinations, treatments and specialized procedures as defined by area specific guidelines Administers prescribed treatments and/or medications after demonstration of clinical competency and in accordance hospital/center/nursing policy and procedure Performs independently advanced skills within area guidelines and after education and demonstration of clinical competency Maintains medication accountability records, stock records and client-physician schedule Performs intake process of medical history gathering, lab work scheduling, withdrawal symptoms documentation and client orientation to clinical procedures Participates in team meetings including input of information that can be helpful to the counselors in client-care and clinical management Effective communication skills required; considerable standing/walking/lifting/stooping may be required Alters activities/behaviors to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to age of patient served as identified in area-specific procedures or job specific competencies Evaluates clients to determine whether a different level of medical care is needed Job Requirements Graduation from an accredited training program for Licensed Practical Nurses, or the equivalent, incorporating pharmacology of proof of completion of pharmacology course A minimum of six months of clinical nursing with patients of all age groups to successfully meet the criteria for advancement to LPN II Licenses/Certification required: Current Indiana License as Licensed Practical Nurse or eligibility for license; current CPR certification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Skills in delivery of patient care, use of equipment and instruments appropriate to assigned unit Good interpersonal communication skills with an accurate reading/recording of information Knowledge acquired in an accredited LPN training program Ability to follow oral/written instructions and communicate/work effectively with a wide variety of people/patients Function in stressful or crisis situations Accurately reads/records data Flexibility to changing work priorities; assists, assesses and responds to patient needs Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess date/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs Ability to use age appropriate communications skills All individuals working for the Opioid Treatment Program must have experience and training to safely manage therapeutic services to patients and to provide therapeutic services to patients receiving Opioid treatment medication MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING BASIC COMPETENCIES IF APPLICABLE: CPI CPR Annual Education Age Related Mental Status Exam Medications DSM IV Addictions Legal Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.
Division: HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION Sub-Division: MCPHD FLS Status: [[JOB_REQUISITION_CUSTOM27]] Req ID: 25258 Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org . Job Role Summary This position is responsible for comprehensive nursing services that promote the health and well-being of residents in Marion County by providing preventive, therapeutic, and educative follow-up to clients in homes, schools, workplace and/or community sites. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) works with individuals and families to promote health and wellness through assessments, counseling and prevention services. Representing Community-Based Care (CBC), the PHN will work with many different departments at Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD). Working with a diverse population with different cultural backgrounds and varied languages, the PHN must be flexible and adaptive in providing continuity of care. In order to effectively perform the job, the PHN will require a BSN and a variety of nursing skills. The PHN will represent the MCPHD in a professional manner. Essential Duties Responsibility 1: 55% Interview client to assess immediate needs of the client and/or family. Record health history; develop nursing care plans; referral made to appropriate agencies; continuity of care for the client/family maintained through home visits and follow-up Provide health education/counseling to individuals/groups. Participate as a team member to provide disease prevention guidelines and surveillance of health practices regarding physiological, psychological, social processes Provides comprehensive case management and coordinates services provided by a multidisciplinary approach using MCPHD resources/community resources. Initiate appropriate referrals to agencies/organizations based on needed client services/supplies Collaborates and coordinates nursing services with other community agencies, organizations, health care providers, social services Provides Care Coordination for high-risk maternal and child health clients and their families. Collaborate with Community Health Workers about interaction with client and family. Provide education to client/relatives related to parenting, nutrition, health care, prenatal care, breastfeeding, safety, substance abuse Provide home visits to conduct a comprehensive postpartum and newborn physical assessment to mothers/infants. Provide support and education on newborn growth and development Provide services to TB clients that include: epidemiological case finding, coordinate the distribution of medications; monitor therapy compliance; provide patient education; communicate with physicians; collaborate with TB control epidemiologist; monitor the Outreach Community Health Worker activities with directly observed therapy Responsibility 2: 20% Perform appropriate diagnostic procedures, treatment regimens, and administer injections and medications according to physician orders and/or MCPHD protocols and policies Deliver Nurse of the Day (NOD) services as assigned. NOD is a walk-in service that is provided to assist the community with services such as blood pressure screening, counseling and education, referrals for needed services, infant, child and adult vaccines, TB testing and medication follow-up Provide services through other clinic assignments, i.e., Refugee, etc. Obtain blood pressure, blood draws for various testing and collects other data and develops information from the health history for follow-up Associated Job Duties Responsibility 3: 20% Collaborate with other MCPHD departments and outside agencies to provide necessary services in the community. Examples would be Heart Alive, Communicable Disease outbreaks; Bioterrorism/Biological warfare programs, School services, Health Fairs, etc Participate in public health emergency preparedness exercises and in the response to public health emergencies, as directed May be asked to develop health education programs based on identified problems and feedback from community Marion County schools consultant Attends multidisciplinary case conferences May represent MCPHD at various community activities related to the promotion of health and the prevention of disease May be required to report for specialized assigned duties during a public health emergency Responsibility 4: 5% Attends in-services/seminars to remain current in nursing profession May facilitate in-services or orientations Participates in a minimum of two H.O.P.E. (health fair) events totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours annually Attends mandated meetings, HIPAA, BBP, Emergency Preparedness, etc.. Employee will protect and maintain confidentiality of each client's and each employee's medical and personal information that may be obtained in the course of job related provision of care or employment Employee may need to remove confidential information from work place setting to transport to another designated setting or to make a home visit. If the information is removed, it must be protected and secured Employee must complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) training 100 and 700 In the event of a public health emergency, employee must be available to work on week-ends or a schedule that would differ from normal assigned workday Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing from a NLN accredited college 1 or more years of previous nursing experience - preferred Computer skills including typing skills of a minimum of 30 words per minute. Current Indiana RN license CPR certified Licenses/Certifications Required Current Indiana RN license CPR certified Requires valid Indiana Driver’s license Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to function independently; set priorities; flexibility Work effectively in stressful situations Requires excellent organizational skills Considerable decision -making, good judgment, assessment ability, prioritization skills. Requires good problem solving skills. Ability to interact in a professional manner with a variety of agency and community partners. Must be attentive to detail. Must be flexible in working with a variety of community partners. Requires skills in effective interpersonal communication in a multi-cultural setting. Requires ongoing knowledge of Marion County communities and agencies. Work collaboratively and diplomatically with colleagues, personnel and the public. Must maintain confidentiality of information according to HIPAA. Ability to deal effectively with demands of clients, agencies, community partners and government entities. Follow MCPHD/CBC Standards of Nursing Care; Documentation must be clear and concise and recorded timely Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form Must be able to maintain a varied caseload – i.e., prenatal, infant/child, communicable disease, TB, refugee, chronic disease, etc.. Must be able to accept direction and work with other members of the team Must be able to maintain client confidentiality and client records are properly stored. Follows HIPAA requirements Working Environment Requires access to own vehicle and current automobile insurance Unconfined sitting – client interviews, computer data entry (charting), etc., standing or walking to and from community sites; climbing stairs; steady use of hands or fingers; lifting, carrying, etc. with arms and legs (possibly as much as 20 pounds). May be exposed to substandard and unsanitary living conditions. May be exposed to allergens of all types (i.e., pets, dust, smoke, etc.) May be exposed to communicable disease, blood and other bodily fluids. In adverse weather conditions may be requested to make home visits for medication directly observed therapy and directly observed preventative therapy (DOT/DOPT). Required to wear N-95 masks in situations where client is considered infectious. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
