Critical Care RN - Day Shift

Northwest Health - La Porte; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

N/A

Job summary

Northwest Health - La Porte in Indiana seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and support families in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, assisting with procedures, creating care plans, patient education, infection control, and participation in safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Indiana or eligible for licensure
• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience
• BCLS certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care per nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate with physicians and care team to ensure quality outcomes.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Assist with procedures and manage therapeutic interventions as competency allows.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Document care and communicate changes promptly in the medical record.
• Engage in professional development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in code team activities.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Infection control

Documentation accuracy

Safety & quality improvement

Education

RN - State Licensure/Compact

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Northwest Health - La Porte in Indiana seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and support families in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, assisting with procedures, creating care plans, patient education, infection control, and participation in safety and quality initiatives.