ICU Graduate RN – Day Shift (Hands-On Care)

CHS Career Site; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site seeks a Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide basic nursing care under supervision in an acute care setting. This role targets newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional practice, delivering patient care, treatments, and education to support recovery and safety.

Responsibilities include developing care plans with RNs, administering meds, documenting in the EMR, educating patients and families, and upholding infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a newly graduated RN with 0–2 years clinical nursing experience or student rotations.
• Strong knowledge of nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
• Excellent team collaboration and interpersonal communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Solid organizational skills and precise documentation of patient care.
• Familiarity with safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans with experienced RNs.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, ensuring safety and protocol compliance.
• Perform patient assessments and document vital signs and condition changes in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on care procedures and treatment plans.
• Assist with patient mobility, hygiene, and daily living activities.
• Communicate patient status and changes to supervising RNs and care teams.
• Adhere to infection control, safety policies, and hospital guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Education

RN License

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

CHS Career Site seeks a Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide basic nursing care under supervision in an acute care setting. This role targets newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional practice, delivering patient care, treatments, and education to support recovery and safety.

Responsibilities include developing care plans with RNs, administering meds, documenting in the EMR, educating patients and families, and upholding infection control standards.