RN Charge PCU Nights

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Valparaiso, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) Charge position in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Northwest Health - Porter Hospital, working 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a). The PCU is a 30-bed unit with a 5:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, serving as a critical care step-down from the ICU. It handles cardiac and neuro patients, as well as those with acuity too high for med/surg. This unit is a good starting point for RNs interested in specializing in ICU or Trauma areas. Northwest Health serves Northwest Indiana with two hospital campuses and outpatient facilities, and Porter Hospital has received awards for heart failure and stroke treatment. The hospital supports continuing education with nearby colleges and universities.

Requirements

1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BLS - Basic Life Support required

Nice To Haves

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care.
Supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies.
Fosters a positive work environment and promotes 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 standards.