Emergency Department Nurse - Midshift in Kingsbury, IN

This role assesses and stabilizes patients in urgent medical situations within an emergency department. Nurses triage conditions rapidly to prioritize treatments like intubation and CPR, ensuring interventions occur promptly. Their coordination with teams delivers care aligned with protocols, impacting patient outcomes directly.Community Health Systems operates Northwest Health - La Porte hospital with 227 licensed beds. The facility offers acute care in cardiology, orthopedics, surgical services, emergency care, oncology, and maternal health. It maintains an affiliation with Indiana University Health for expanded services.Daily tasks include thorough patient assessments using monitors and IV pumps, administering medications via syringes, and documenting in medical records. Nurses collaborate with physicians on procedures like suturing and code team activities while maintaining sterile environments. Interactions occur with varied age groups, families, and emergency staff amid immediate pressure. One challenge is rapid shifts in acuity levels requiring constant adaptation.The position features 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts. Benefits include dental, vision, and medical insurance, 401k availability, tuition reimbursement, and a student loan repayment option. The work takes place at Northwest Health - La Porte hospital in La Porte.