ICU Day Shift RN - High-Impact Critical Care

Northwest Health - La Porte; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health - La Porte in La Porte, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process. You will coordinate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation under physician orders and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, documentation, and adherence to clinical protocols. BCLS/ACLS preferred; RN licensure in-state.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and document findings clearly.
• Strong communication and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care according to nursing process.
• Documents assessments, reports condition changes to care team.
• Administers medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR/code team activities.
• Educates patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control practices and safe environment.
• Documents care thoroughly in the medical record.
• Engages in professional development and quality improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Infection control

Care coordination

Emergency response

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BCLS

ACLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

NRP (preferred)

Job description

Northwest Health - La Porte in La Porte, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process. You will coordinate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation under physician orders and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, documentation, and adherence to clinical protocols. BCLS/ACLS preferred; RN licensure in-state.