ER Night Shift RN - Fast-Paced Emergency Care

Northwest Health La Porte; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health La Porte is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while maintaining a compassionate environment for patients and families.

You will administer medications, educate patients and families, and participate in emergency responses and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
• RN licensure required.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred.
• PALS preferred.
• NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care per nursing process and policies.
• Document assessments and report changes to care team.
• Provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor side effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans with the team.
• Respond to medical emergencies, participate in CPR/code team when needed.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, plans, and discharge care.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Operate and monitor medical equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care and education.
• Contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Infection control

Safety compliance

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Northwest Health La Porte is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while maintaining a compassionate environment for patients and families.

You will administer medications, educate patients and families, and participate in emergency responses and quality improvement initiatives.