Salary:The salary for this position traditionally starts at $94,718.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our
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A Day in the Life:Program Administration Support - Provide administrative and clinical leadership for nursing personnel to ensure consistent and effective care delivery.
- Collaborate with leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program goals and objectives to support facility-wide initiatives.
- Assist in overseeing the development and implementation of program-specific needs and therapeutic outcomes to meet individual care plans.
- Serve on facility committees and make recommendations regarding nursing matters to support organizational goals.
- Act as a liaison with other disciplines to communicate and problem-solve individual needs to ensure coordinated care.
Program Management Support - Assist in responding and offering leadership during emergency situations involving individuals and/or staff within the state-operated health care facility to maintain safety and order.
- Provide education and training on facility and nursing policies and procedures while monitoring compliance to ensure regulatory standards are met.
- Identify problems and implement corrective actions to address individual care and staff issues to improve outcomes.
- Ensure routine rounds are conducted for the safety and security of individuals and staff to maintain a therapeutic environment.
- Evaluate and monitor individual care and assist in creating treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff to support recovery and wellness.
Talent Development & Performance Management - Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities for professional development.
- Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance to ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
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.
What You'll Need for Success:Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Ability to mentor, train, and present to a large population.
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
- Ability to use MS Office applications and electronic patient records.
- Effective interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
- Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
- Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.
- Additional knowledge and/or ability may be required based on the population the facility serves (e.g., children, adolescents, geriatrics).
- Ability to respond to emergency situations and lead staff with professionalism and composure.
- Must possess an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
- Must posses an active license to practice nursing in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse.
- Must hold and maintain CPR certification.
- Must stay current with behavioral intervention training.
- One (1) year of previous supervisory experience.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
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 plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A 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 mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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