RN Graduate IMCU

Northwest Health - Porter; Valparaiso (IN); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northwest Health - Porter is seeking a Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide basic nursing care under supervision in an acute care setting. This role targets newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional practice, delivering patient care, administering treatments, and supporting patient education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being.

The position offers exposure to clinical skills, collaboration with experienced RNs, and opportunities to develop competency in documentation,

Qualificações

• RN licensure is required for practice.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP are preferred certifications.
• New graduates in nursing may be transitioning into professional practice.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans with RNs and healthcare teams.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Perform patient assessments and document vital signs and changes in EMR promptly.
• Provide patient and family education on basic care and treatment plans.
• Support patient mobility, daily living activities, and hygiene in a safe environment.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions to supervising RNs and care teams.
• Adhere to infection control, safety policies, and hospital guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Nursing process

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Infection control

Formação académica

RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

PALS certification preferred

NRP certification preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary

The Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) provides basic nursing care under the direct supervision of a licensed registered nurse (RN) in an acute care setting. This role is designed for newly graduated nurses who are transitioning into professional nursing practice. The Graduate RN delivers patient care, administers treatments, and supports patient education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans, collaborating with experienced RNs and healthcare teams.


• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with protocols.


• Performs patient assessments, documenting vital signs, patient responses, and any changes in condition promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).


• Provides patient and family education, addressing basic care, procedures, and treatment plans to promote patient understanding and adherence.


• Supports patient mobility, personal hygiene, and daily living activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment.


• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, reporting changes in patient conditions to supervising RNs.


• Adheres to infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines, and hospital policies to maintain a safe care environment.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.


• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.


• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.


• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required


• BCLS - Basic Life Support required


• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred


• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred


• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred

Refer to facility or unit-specific guidelines for additional requirements.