Nurse Practitioner

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.

Evansville State Hospital is one of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospitals who are 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 assist 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.

This position works as a member of the professional medical staff of the Evansville campuses. Scheduled hours are 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Monday
- Friday. No weekend or observed holiday requirements.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $ but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

• Maintain accurate records to reflect and assume accountability for clinical decisions and actions.
• Provide consultation through collaboration with a variety of health care professionals.
• Develop educational programs for individuals and groups appropriate to health problems, level of functioning, emotional needs, and patient characteristics.

• Obtain patient health histories, exams, and establish diagnoses.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform indicated procedures and therapeutic/corrective measures.
• Refer patients to appropriate health care providers.
• Prescribe medication and treatment within practice guidelines.
• Provide initial emergency care such as CPR and alert appropriate emergency providers.

• Lead and direct nursing staff in the design, coordination, and evaluation of research to improve clinical practice and delivery of health care.
• Direct or participate in the oversight and application of quality research assurance projects.

The job description 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.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Specialized knowledge of, and ability to utilize, the full range of accepted professional nursing principles and practices within in-patient care.
• Working knowledge of psychology relative to handling and caring for mentally disabled individuals and those with abnormal mental and behavioral patterns as provided in nursing education.
• Possess a high degree of skill in providing patient care and reacting effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to develop and apply nursing care plans and provide guidance to staff nurses.
• Ability to…