Registered Nurse - South Surgical Unit Night Shift

Registered Nurse - 12 South Surgical Unit - Full-time - Night Shift

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time night shift Registered Nurse for our Surgical Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

Type: Full‑Time/FTE 0.9 (36 hrs/wk)
Shift: Nights 7 p‑7:30 a; weekend rotation

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

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.

As a Surgical Department Registered Nurse, you’ll report to the Director or Manager to provide professional nursing services, assess the needs of patients and initiate and evaluate individualized plans of care. You will collaborate with other professional, clinical, and ancillary staff in providing compassionate and quality care to patients.

• 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.

As a Registered Nurse, you’ll bring a high level of knowledge and competency in performing nursing care procedures, assessments, treatment, and techniques. Your advanced analytical skills are necessary to solve complex problems and make decisions related to patient care. You demonstrate interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner. You are responsive and reasonably adaptable to scheduling needs and can support co‑workers and departmental functions when necessary.

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and RN license in the state of Indiana.
• Within five years of employment as an RN, obtain a BSN or certification in your area of specialty.

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.