Compassionate RN: Acute Care & Critical Interventions

Community Health Systems, Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care within an acute care environment.

You will follow the nursing process from assessment to evaluation and work with physicians, nurses, and allied professionals to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor devices, and participate in life-saving interventions while educating families and maintaining safety protocols.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required for practice in the State and/or compact license.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS preferred.
• NRP preferred for neonatal care.
• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience in acute care required or student rotations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process and organizational policies.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency.
• Collaborates with the care team to implement individualized care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR and code team activities.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control practices and uses equipment safely.
• Documents care thoroughly in the medical record and ensures chart accuracy.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

CPR

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Education

RN licensure (State Licensure)

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation

Tools

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care within an acute care environment.

You will follow the nursing process from assessment to evaluation and work with physicians, nurses, and allied professionals to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor devices, and participate in life-saving interventions while educating families and maintaining safety protocols.