IMCU RN: Caring Critical Care Specialist

Northwest Health - La Porte; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health - La Porte is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in our La Porte, Indiana hospital. The RN will coordinate with physicians and the health care team to deliver high-quality care in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include thorough patient assessments, medication administration, education for patients and families, and adherence to infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Thorough nursing assessments and documentation.
• Administration of prescribed medications with monitoring of effects.
• Education of patients and families on conditions, treatments and discharge plans.
• Adherence to infection control and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and care team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Document findings and changes in condition in the medical record.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with CPR and code team activities.
• Operate and monitor medical equipment as needed for patient care.
• Maintain safety and infection control standards in all care activities.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Infection control

CPR/Code team

Vital signs monitoring

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Central line procedures

Job description

Northwest Health - La Porte is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in our La Porte, Indiana hospital. The RN will coordinate with physicians and the health care team to deliver high-quality care in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include thorough patient assessments, medication administration, education for patients and families, and adherence to infection control and safety standards.