IMCU Charge RN Nights

Community Health Systems, Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401k with match

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Northwest Health – La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN is seeking a Nurse Charge RN for the IMCU night shift. This role oversees unit operations, mentors staff, and coordinates patient care to ensure safety and quality.

Eligible candidates enjoy tuition reimbursement, sign-on, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and a culture focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Indiana or a compact state.
• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate patient care across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing and support staff, delegating tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, provides feedback and coaching.
• Oversees assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Coordinates care with healthcare professionals to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments.
• Monitors patient flow, bed assignments and resource utilization.
• Conducts rounding on patients and staff to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Ensures adherence to safety standards and infection control protocols.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise

Communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Prioritization and multi-patient mgmt

Clinical documentation systems

Infection control & safety

Critical thinking

Job description

La Porte Hospital- Nestled in the county seat just off the shores of Lake Michigan in Northern Indiana

Offering Competitive Pay Rates!!

Charge Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time, Nights Position in the IMCU at Northwest Health – La Porte Hospital

• Hours: 7p-7a, 36 hours per week
• Earn up to $20,000 in tuition reimbursement!
• $15,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible
• Relocation package for eligible candidates
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401k with match
• Student Loan Repayment Program
  Who are we?
  Northwest Health - La Porte has been the heart of healthcare in La Porte for more than 40 years. The hospital provides acute care with strong programs in cardiology, orthopedics, surgical services, emergency care, oncology and maternal health.
  Our Mission: We are committed to providing accessible, patient-centered care in a safe and compassionate environment, promoting health and healing in the communities we serve.
  Why should you join us?La Porte has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. The hospital is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred