RN Full-time
Health & Hospital Corporation

Registered Nurse - Older Adult Services

apartment Health & Hospital Corporation location_onIndianapolis, IN 46202, US
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Division:Eskenazi Health  

Sub-Division: SEMHC  

Req ID:  21095 

 

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.

 

 

About Older Adult Services

The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Older Adult Services (OAS) program provides mental health services to Marion County residents 60 years and older who have a serious mental illness or challenge with addictions. Clients may be seen at the 1700 N. Illinois St. location or seen at nursing homes, retirement homes and assisted living facilities. OAS staff includes psychiatric clinicians, nurses, care coordinators, support specialists, nurse practitioners and psychiatrists.

Upon intake a client’s strengths and needs are assessed and a treatment plan is developed to meet those needs. A care coordinator helps clients navigate through treatment options. Clients may be offered a variety of services including individual therapy, group therapy, skill building, case management, Behavioral Primary Health Care Coordination, Adult Mental Health Habilitation and psychiatric follow along. Acute services (inpatient and crisis services) are also available through Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's continuum of treatment.

The philosophy of treatment is based on the Recovery and Strengths treatment models in which individuals are evaluated in the context of their strengths and supports. Treatment is individualized and clients may benefit from evidenced-based practices such as the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the PEARL program, which offer specialized treatment for depression. Case management and skill building training is offered to individuals who may not benefit from traditional therapies. The goal of treatment is to keep the older adult as independent and as well as possible.

Where You Fit In:

The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Staff Nurse is a key member of the Older Adult Services, providing health education and counseling to control and prevent diseases. This role responds to patients' health needs by promptly identifying and assessing healthcare requirements. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you'll play a crucial role in a specialized healthcare team, focusing on compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care for individuals with behavioral health challenges. The position involves patient assessment, crisis intervention, community base visits, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

What to Expect:

Staff members approach treatment with a heightened sensitivity, creating an environment conducive to the well-being of patients. The multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, nurses, pharmacists, therapist, care coordinators, support specialist, and other specialty clinics who collectively provide care for a variety of individuals throughout Marion County. Regular team meetings are conducted to deliberate on individual patient care, emphasizing independence and harm-reduction care whenever feasible.

What We Offer:

We strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance by providing the following:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunities for further growth and development
  • Established shift differential for eligible shift hours
  • A culture of caring not only for patients/family members but also for our staff - ask your recruiter about the unique ways SEMHC supports our team members!

Why join our Team at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nYioYHZhj4

Learn more about Eskenazi Health! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nYioYHZhj4&t=189s

 

Am I Qualified?

  • Minimum of 12 months of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
  • Minimum of 12 months of clinical experience in Behavioral Health
  • Graduated from an accredited nursing program
  • Current Indiana License as a Registered Nurse.
  • Must possess a valid Indiana Driver's License and meet Eskenazi Health driving requirements.
  • Current BLS certification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Advocacy: Actively supports and promotes the well-being of the vulnerable populations in Marion County.
  • Care: Performs nursing services in outpatient clinics and community visits, responding to the health needs of patients.
  • Teach: Provides health education and patient counseling to control and prevent disease, promoting optimum health.
  • Professionalism: Models professional behavior in all aspects of nursing services. 
  • Respect: Demonstrates respect for patients, colleagues, and team members. 
  • Innovation: Implements innovative approaches to nursing care. 
  • Development: Engages in ongoing professional development. 
  • Excellence: Strives for excellence in nursing care.
  • Collaborates with physicians and health professionals in clinics including develop and maintain external healthcare partnerships. 
  • Develops and implements nursing care interventions for holistic treatment of patient. 
  • Medication administration and phlebotomy 
  • Implement treatment plans per provider orders
  • Refers patients to appropriate agencies/organizations for continuity of care.
  • Works collaboratively with the treatment team to counsel patients and their families.
  • Attends staff meeting regularly to share information and participate in discussions. 
  • Completes and submits internal nursing audits regularly.
  • Conducts patient interviews and maintains health records for direct client services. 
  • Ensures timely completion of all documentation within the EMR
  • Meets productivity goals.
  • Adapts activities/behaviors to ensure adequate care based on the age of patients served. 
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the Recovery Model, indicating a patient-centered approach to care emphasizing recovery and empowerment. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of best standards for age-appropriate care.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  • Training in the use and side effects of psychotropic medications.
  • Nursing case management

Skills:

 

  • Advanced critical thinking regarding assessment, crisis intervention, within a strength-based framework.
  • Strong interpersonal skills/ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written communication.
  • Practice in mental health and addictions treatment.
  • Experience in providing risk assessments.

Abilities:

  • Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze client data.
  • Ability to provide case presentations to AIC nursing and paramedic staff.
  • Ability to receive feedback.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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