Nurse Supervisor
Date Posted: Sep 16, 2026
Requisition ID: 483894
Location:
West Lafayette, IN, US, 47906
Work for Indiana
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.
About the Indiana Veterans' Home:
The Indiana Veterans' Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally created to care for veterans of the Civil War, the Indiana Veterans' Home welcomed?its first resident in 1896. Located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette, IVH is a full-service care facility offering a complete array of services for residents.
The mission of the Indiana Veterans' Home is to honor Indiana's veterans and their spouses by providing the highest level of care in a therapeutic home-like environment, enhancing health and yielding optimal quality of life. To do this and meet the unique needs of these heroes and their families, we deliver compassionate and comprehensive skilled care while integrating arts and cultural programming and preserving the rich history of the Home.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $80,600.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
Program Administration Support
Provide administrative and clinical leadership for nursing personnel.
Collaborate with leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program goals and objectives.
Assist in overseeing the development and implementation of program-specific needs and therapeutic outcomes.
Serve on facility committees and make recommendations on nursing matters.
Act as a liaison with other disciplines to communicate and problem-solve individual needs.
Ensure routine rounds are conducted for the safety and security of individuals and staff.
Program Management Support
Assist in responding and offering leadership during emergency situations involving individuals and/or staff within the state-operated health care facility.
Provide education and training on facility and nursing policies and procedures while monitoring compliance.
Identify problems and implement corrective actions to address individual care and staff issues.
Evaluate and monitor individual care and assist in creating treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff.
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 men tor, train, and present to a large population.
Ability to effectiv ely 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.
Ability to understand and apply medical and facility terminology.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret nursing and facility policies and procedures.
Effective interpersonal skills and effective communication skills.
Ability to serve as a patient advocate.
Ability to coordinate and evaluate program goals and therapeutic outcomes.
Ability to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn programs used in maintaining electronic medical records.
Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations and lead staff with professionalism and composure.
An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution, a minimum of one year of supervisory experience, an active Indiana Registered Nurse license, and current CPR certification, as well as ongoing participation in behavioral intervention training relevant to the assigned setting.
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
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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