RN Charge PCU Nights

• Full time: 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts
• Hours:
  
  7p-7a
• Eligible for shift diff!
• Earn up to $20,000 in student loan contributions!
• Other incentives include:
  Relocation package for eligible candidates;
  Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k available for Full-Time and Part-Time roles.
• Sign on bonus up to $15,000!

• Full time: 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts
• Hours:
  
  7p-7a
• Eligible for shift diff!
• Earn up to $20,000 in student loan contributions!
• Other incentives include:
  Relocation package for eligible candidates;
  Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k available for Full-Time and Part-Time roles.
• Sign on bonus up to $15,000!

Join a patient centered team committed to not only supporting our patients but each other! Compassionate Caring is our Calling

• 30 bed unit, 5:1 patient to nurse ratio.
• This unit is a great starting point for RNs interested in specializing in an ICU or Trauma area

This is a fast paced area that acts as critical care step-down from ICU, which includes cardiac and neuro patients, as well as patients at an acuity too high for med/surg

Northwest Health - includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. Porter Hospital has won numerous awards including the Heart Failure – Gold Plus and Stroke Treatment Silver awards by the American Heart Association. For continuing education, local colleges and universities such as Purdue, Indiana University, Valparaiso and more are easily accessible.

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and…