RN Surgical Specialties
About The Position
The RN Surgical Specialties position is based on 4H, a 22-bed Surgical Specialties Unit caring for patients undergoing bariatric, general, urologic, and colorectal surgeries. Nurses care for a broad range of surgical patients, from those requiring brief postoperative stays to those navigating more complex recoveries. The unit is an accredited Bariatric Surgery Center recognized for outstanding patient outcomes and a strong commitment to quality improvement. Its collaborative culture, teamwork, and high patient and staff satisfaction make it a sought-after unit for nurses who enjoy caring for a diverse surgical population. The role delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the laws of the State of Michigan. The nurse demonstrates competency through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position upholds ANA standards of professional performance, including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health, while striving to achieve optimal outcomes. The position is based at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The hospital provides inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient medical, surgical, and specialty services. The role is full time, with 36 weekly scheduled hours and a variable shift.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required within five years.
- Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with ANA professional standards and Michigan law.
- Use the nursing process to assess patients, identify diagnoses and outcomes, plan and implement care, and evaluate results.
- Uphold professional standards involving ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.
- Strive to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Care for patients undergoing bariatric, general, urologic, and colorectal surgeries, including patients with brief postoperative stays and those with complex recoveries.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory, including deals on restaurants, phone plans, and spas.
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
