Why Choose Us
It's our mission, it's your calling
To you, it's more than a career. It's a calling. You made a decision to be part of the healing process, to make a difference in people's lives. At Northwest Health - Porter, we believe that health care is more than medicine; it's compassionate care from an experienced team of health care professionals.
Critical Attributes
At Northwest Health - Porter, we believe that health care can be a very fulfilling career, particularly when you are able to make a real difference in a patient's life — it intrinsically affects your own life. We seek associates who:
- Listen to patients and understand what they need.
- We can count on, because you're willing to do what it takes to care for a patient or support the health care team.
- Have good organization and communication skills. Being a critical thinker and problem solver are other key elements.
- Excel at what you do. Some of the best associates become mentors, showing new employees how to become more caring and effective.
- Are alert and responsive to the needs of your patients, as well as the staff and nursing team.
- Are detail oriented. Health care requires paying attention to numerous details and prioritizing multiple tasks. We look for associates who can manage effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Have strong written and verbal skills, and are effective communicators.
Nursing Philosophy
Northwest Health - Porter fosters a culture that values professional nursing practice. Porter nurses are driven by their passion for high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care for patients and their families.
Professional Practice Model
Northwest Health - Porter nurses serve as the primary link between their patients, families, physicians and the rest of the organization. They are expected to exercise autonomy and authority consistent with the standards of nursing practice and professional ethics and apply abilities, skills and resources to achieve the mission of Northwest Health - Porter. Nurses are the central pillar of patient care.
Nurses as Clinicians
Northwest Health - Porter nurses are expected to demonstrate clinical knowledge and technical skills and to utilize the nursing process in the provision of care across the continuum. The nurse is the bridge that connects the physician's treatment plan to the patient's goals while coordinating the work of the interdisciplinary care team and keeping the unique needs of the patient/family at the center of the care plan.
Nurses as Advocates
Northwest Health - Porter nurses serve as advocates working on behalf of others and representing the concerns of the patient, family and community. They have a particular interest in viewing each patient as an individual and thus recognize that care plans need to be customized to the unique needs of each patient. As the facilitator of the patients' complete plan of care they are well equipped to identify and help resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
Nurses as Teachers
Northwest Health - Porter nurses facilitate self, staff, patient and family learning. They are knowledgeable of current educational content and appropriate delivery methods. They know how to communicate and facilitate relevant and effective education for learners.
Staying abreast of clinical research and sharing evidence-based best practices with their colleagues is valued at Northwest Health - Porter. Original research is welcomed and fosters the continuous elevation of nursing practices throughout the organization.
Nurses as Progressive Leaders
Northwest Health - Porter nurses possess a body of knowledge and tools that allow them to manage whatever care environment and resources exist for the patient/family and staff, within or across the healthcare system and in the community.