New Grad RN: Med‑Surg Acute Care Start

Northwest Health; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Health Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) role is designed for newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional practice. You will provide basic nursing care under supervision in an acute care setting, deliver treatments, and support patient education to promote recovery and safety.

Join a collaborative team where you assess patients, administer medications, document care in the EMR, and adhere to infection control and hospital policies while pursuing ongoing clinical growth.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
• New graduates transitioning to professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development and implementation of individualized patient care plans with RNs.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Performs patient assessments and documents vital signs and changes in EMR.
• Provides patient and family education to promote understanding and adherence.
• Supports mobility, hygiene, and daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment.
• Communicates changes in patient conditions to supervising RNs.
• Adheres to infection control protocols and hospital policies.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Education

RN Licensure/State Licensure required

Job description

The Northwest Health Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) role is designed for newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional practice. You will provide basic nursing care under supervision in an acute care setting, deliver treatments, and support patient education to promote recovery and safety.

Join a collaborative team where you assess patients, administer medications, document care in the EMR, and adhere to infection control and hospital policies while pursuing ongoing clinical growth.