• RN Operating Room

    Community Health Systems (Valparaiso, IN)


    New pay rates available!

     

    Earn up to $20,000 in tuition reimbursement!

     

    Other incentives include: Relocation package for eligible candidates; Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k available for Full-Time and Part-Time roles. Our Health Benefits can include your spouse, children, or entire family!

     

    This is PRN position as a circulator in the OR.

     

    Applicant should have surgery experience in circulating in surgical procedures.

     

    Position will be scheduled to workDays with rotation to periodic weekend shifts and off shifts. Position requires self scheduled on-call responsibilities with call response time of 30 minutes or less. Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

     

    Who are we?

     

    Northwest Health - Porter includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. We endeavor to provide you and your family appropriate and safe care in a friendly, welcoming environment.

     

    As a healthcare provider committed to quality and compassionate care, Northwest Health - Porter emphasizes patient experience, quality outcomes and respect for the dignity and comfort of our patients and their visiting family members.

     

    Why should you join us?

     

    Porter 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.

    Employment Requirements:

    - Successful completion of drug screen

     

    - Employment background check

     

    Porter Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, disability, veteran status or national origin.

    Local Area:

    Porter County is approximately 45 miles from Chicago and 45 minutes from South Bend and the University of Notre Dame. School systems in Porter County continue to exceed state and national norms and have been named “Best Buy” school corporations by the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce. Just a short drive away, Indiana Dunes offers hiking trails and the beach.

    Education:

    + Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) required, BSN preferred.

    Licensure & Certification:

    + Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana.

    + BLS certification must be maintained while in this position

    + ACLS certification within 12 months of hire, must be maintained while in this position

    Experience:

    + 1 year of hospital experience preferred

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.