Med-Surg RN: Patient-Centered Care & Critical Skills

Northwest Health - La Porte; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health - La Porte in Indiana is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and support patients and families in a compassionate environment.

The role involves thorough assessments, medication administration, assisting during procedures, infection control, and contributing to quality improvement and safety initiatives; active Indiana RN licensure is required, with preferred

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.
• Active RN license in Indiana or compact state.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care according to policy and nursing process.
• Assess patients and document findings; report changes to care team.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and discharge plans.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Patient education

Communication

Care coordination

Infection control

Medication administration

Education

RN License - Indiana

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Northwest Health - La Porte in Indiana is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and support patients and families in a compassionate environment.

The role involves thorough assessments, medication administration, assisting during procedures, infection control, and contributing to quality improvement and safety initiatives; active Indiana RN licensure is required, with preferred