Registered Nurse (RN), Surgery, Full-time Days

Beacon Health System•South Bend, IN

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day shift Registered Nurse for our Surgery Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Be a Beacon. Make a Difference. At Beacon Health System, you're not just part of a team, you're part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve. About Memorial Hospital Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we're dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region. What You'll Do As a Surgery Department Registered Nurse, you'll report to the Director or Manager to provide professional nursing services in the area of assignment, assess the needs of patients and initiates, and implement and evaluate individualized plans of care. You will collaborate with other professional, clinical, and ancillary staff in providing compassionate and quality care to patients. The Beacon Way At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it's built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives. We call this commitment The Beacon Way-a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.

Requirements

As a Registered Nurse, you'll bring a high level of knowledge and competency in performing nursing care procedures, assessments, treatment, and techniques and your advanced analytical skills are necessary to solve complex problems and make decisions related to patient care.
You demonstrate the interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, visitors, physicians, and others.
You demonstrate the ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
You have an understanding of the need to be responsive and reasonably adaptable for scheduling purposes, when necessary, due to extenuating circumstances in support of co-workers and department functions.
Completion of an accredited nursing program and RN license in the state of Indiana
Within 5 years of employment as an RN, obtain a BSN or certification in your area of specialty

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively performs high-risk, high-frequency technical procedures in accordance with legal and professional standards.
Prioritizes patient care activities based on acuity, resource availability, patient preferences, and departmental needs.
Identifies and responds to physical or emotional health risks, initiating appropriate corrective or preventive actions.
Maintains accountability for personal and delegated decisions, using evidence-based practices, protocols, and organizational values.
Seeks supervision or resources when needed to ensure safe and effective care; collaborates to resolve complex issues.
Develops, revises, and evaluates individualized care plans that reflect patient goals, preferences, and needs across physical, emotional, social, and spiritual domains.
Ensures continuity of care through appropriate interventions, modifying plans based on effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
Accurately documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes within established guidelines.
Communicates effectively with team members to achieve positive outcomes and satisfaction.
Delegates tasks appropriately based on patient needs, staff roles, and competencies, while maintaining accountability for outcomes.
Supports professional development of peers through role modeling, feedback, and precepting.
Advocates for patients and families to ensure appropriate care and outcomes.
Addresses conflicts constructively and participates in decision-making processes, demonstrating adaptability and support for change.