ICU Registered Nurse — Critical Care & Life-Saving Care

Northwest Health; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, Indiana, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, administer medications, monitor patient status, and educate patients and families while maintaining safety standards.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to protocols, and active participation in performance improvement and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process and organizational policies.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team to develop and evaluate care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions as needed.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control and safety standards in all tasks.
• Documents care thoroughly and promptly in medical records.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Clear communication

Documentation accuracy

Safety, infection control, QA

Education

RN License

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification preferred

PALS Certification preferred

Job description

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, Indiana, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, administer medications, monitor patient status, and educate patients and families while maintaining safety standards.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to protocols, and active participation in performance improvement and quality initiatives.