ER RN: Fast-Paced Emergency Care & Life-Saving Impact

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

Job summary

Northwest Health in Portage, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care professionals to ensure high-quality outcomes and compassionate support for patients and families.

The role emphasizes adherence to clinical protocols, patient safety, education, and effective documentation.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting required
• Current RN license in state of practice (or compact state)
• BCLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred
• Strong knowledge of nursing process and patient safety
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and document findings
• Effective communication with physicians, nurses, and care teams
• Commitment to infection control and high-quality patient care

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care per nursing process
• Document assessments and condition changes accurately for care team
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for side effects
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency and scope
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans with the team
• Respond to emergencies and participate in CPR and code team activities
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care
• Maintain infection control standards and safe environment

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Patient education

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

PALS certification preferred

NRP certification preferred

Job description

Northwest Health in Portage, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care professionals to ensure high-quality outcomes and compassionate support for patients and families.

The role emphasizes adherence to clinical protocols, patient safety, education, and effective documentation.