IMCU Nights: New Grad RN, Hands-on Care

Northwest Health - Porter; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) position at Northwest Health - Porter provides direct patient care under supervision in an acute care setting. This role targets newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional practice, delivering treatments, monitoring patients, and supporting education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being.

With 0-2 years of clinical experience, you collaborate with experienced RNs and healthcare teams, documenting accurately and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting.
• Strong knowledge of nursing processes and patient care.
• Ability to document accurately and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans with experienced RNs.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered, ensuring safety and protocol adherence.
• Performs patient assessments and documents vital signs and changes in EMR promptly.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and procedures.
• Supports mobility, hygiene, and daily living activities to maintain safety.
• Communicates changes in patient conditions to supervising RNs and teams.
• Adheres to infection control, safety guidelines, and hospital policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Job description

The Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) position at Northwest Health - Porter provides direct patient care under supervision in an acute care setting. This role targets newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional practice, delivering treatments, monitoring patients, and supporting education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being.

With 0-2 years of clinical experience, you collaborate with experienced RNs and healthcare teams, documenting accurately and adhering to safety protocols.