ICU Night Shift RN: Critical Care

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to coordinate and deliver high-quality care according to clinical protocols and orders.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, infection control, and timely documentation, with opportunities to participate in performance improvement and family support during discharge planning.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.
• Current RN licensure required (state or compact).
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Document assessments and report changes to care team.
• Administer medications and monitor side effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and care plans.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication skills

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

RN Licensure (State/Compact)

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to coordinate and deliver high-quality care according to clinical protocols and orders.

The role emphasizes patient education, safety, infection control, and timely documentation, with opportunities to participate in performance improvement and family support during discharge planning.