RN Graduate PCU Nights

Northwest Health - Porter; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health - Porter in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for an acute care setting. This entry‑level role supports experienced RNs in delivering patient care, administering treatments, and promoting recovery under supervision.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations, hold RN licensure, and are prepared to follow safety and infection control standards while building foundational skills in assessment, documentation, and

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
• RN licensure required (state licensure and/or compact as applicable).
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS and/or PALS preferred.
• NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans with experienced RNs.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, ensuring safety and protocol compliance.
• Perform patient assessments and document vital signs and changes in EMR promptly.
• Provide patient and family education to explain care plans and procedures.
• Support patient mobility and daily living activities while maintaining a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams and report changes to supervising RNs.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and hospital policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Job description

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.