Registered Nurse

SH-782 - Registered Nurse, Richmond IN

Base pay range: $65.00/yr - $65.00/yr

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for directing and coordinating patient care while providing comprehensive nursing services in a state‑operated hospital or residential facility. This role includes assessing patient health needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, administering medications, maintaining accurate medical records, and supporting a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members, serves as a patient advocate, and ensures compliance with facility policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Essential

Duties And Responsibilities Clinical Care & Treatment

• Prioritize, organize, and deliver daily nursing care for assigned patients.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patients’ physical and psychosocial status from admission through discharge.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and manage agitated or distressed patients.
• Educate patients and family members regarding medications, procedures, treatment goals, and care plans.
• Serve as a patient advocate to promote safety, dignity, and quality of care.

Medication Administration & Monitoring

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.
• Complete medication administration supervision monitors and clinical observation documentation for support staff.

Coordination, Supervision & Team Support

• Assign patient care duties and direct support staff to ensure efficient workflow on the unit.
• Communicate patient care issues, safety concerns, and workflow challenges to unit supervisors.
• Provide orientation, guidance, and ongoing support to staff assigned to the unit.
• Collaborate daily with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete nursing documentation, including nursing notes, transfer forms, and clinical records.
• Ensure all documentation complies with facility standards, nursing practice regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Follow established nursing, medical, and facility policies and procedures at all times.

Safety, Infection Control & Environment

• Ensure adherence to safety, infection control, and environmental standards for the unit.
• Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Maintain vigilance for potentially dangerous situations and respond appropriately to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment while working with limited supervision.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families, guardians, agency partners, and community stakeholders.
• Participate in rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, on‑call coverage, and irregular hours as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Qualifications Education & Licensure

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited institution required.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must maintain required behavioral intervention training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to assess and manage patients with a wide range of medical and psychosocial conditions.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records, MS Office applications, and clinical documentation systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and apply medical, nursing, and facility terminology.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Capacity to manage stress and maintain professionalism in high‑pressure environments.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to run short distances to provide immediate patient care or respond to emergencies.
• Frequent walking, standing, stair climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Above‑average strength required for patient restraint when necessary per policy.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and environmental hazards.
• Work performed in a state‑operated hospital or residential facility with rotating shifts and potential on‑call requirements.

Competencies

• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Stress Management
• Navigating Organizational Needs

Syra Health Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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