Registered Nurse: Patient-Centered Care & Critical Support

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process in an acute care setting. You will coordinate and deliver high-quality care per clinical protocols and orders, collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, patient education, and participating in life-saving interventions when needed while maintaining infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting.
• RN licensure is required.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP are preferred certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and document findings.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to develop care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Ensure infection control protocols are followed and safety standards are met.
• Document care thoroughly in the medical record and maintain chart integrity.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Safety compliance

CPR

Ventilator monitoring

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

PALS certification (preferred)

NRP certification (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process in an acute care setting. You will coordinate and deliver high-quality care per clinical protocols and orders, collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, patient education, and participating in life-saving interventions when needed while maintaining infection control and safety standards.