Graduate Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) |

The Tone:
This is an early career position at [Company], located in Valparaiso, IN. This organization operates within an acute care environment, providing essential services focused on patient recovery, safety, and overall well-being. The Graduate Registered Nurse plays a vital role in delivering fundamental nursing care, supporting patients through treatments, and assisting with essential education. This position is specifically designed to facilitate the transition of recently graduated nurses into professional practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Valparaiso, IN (In-person)
• Team: Reports directly to a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) within a broader healthcare team.
• Mission: Deliver patient care, administer treatments, and assist with patient education to foster recovery, ensure safety, and enhance overall well-being.
• Tech Stack: Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Patient Care Planning: Participate in the creation and execution of individualized patient care plans in collaboration with experienced RNs and the broader healthcare team.
• Medication & Treatment: Accurately and safely administer prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring strict adherence to established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Assessment & Documentation: Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and meticulously document vital signs, patient responses, and any observed changes in condition within the EMR.
• Patient & Family Support: Provide essential education to patients and their families regarding basic care, procedures, and treatment plans, while assisting patients with daily living activities.
• Safety & Communication: Strictly adhere to all infection control protocols and patient safety guidelines, and communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Recently graduated from a nursing program, demonstrating a strong understanding of the nursing process and fundamental clinical nursing practices.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or participation in student clinical rotations within an acute care setting is required.
• Skills: Thorough patient assessment, proficient medication administration, effective communication, strong organizational abilities, and meticulous documentation.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current State and/or Compact State Registered Nurse (RN) licensure and Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Bonus: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification are preferred.