RN Post Surgical New Grad

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options (Traditional & Roth

Benefits eligibility based on status

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a registered nurse for the Post-Surgical Care Unit in Saint Joseph, MI. The role involves night shifts (7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) with every other weekend, on a 36-hour weekly schedule. Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 applies to external candidates.

The unit emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, coordinating with the Nurse Leader, and educating patients and families, with documentation in the

Qualifications

• Must hold a Michigan RN license and be eligible to practice.
• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred within 5 years.
• Graduates from non-accredited schools must have NCLEX and acute care or healthcare experience.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process and patient-family centered care.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Leader and care team to plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge care.
• Educate patients and families and document education in the health record.

Skills

RN License MI

BLS within 90 days

Orientation program completion

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $20,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity! (external candidates only)

Shift: Full Time, Night Shift, every other weekend

Hours: 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

About the Unit

The Post-Surgical Care Unit is a fast-paced, 30-bed unit. We provide care for patients who have had different types of surgeries or procedures.We manage many lines, catheters, and drains. Our unit culture is welcoming, encourages learning, promotes teamwork, and focused on delivering high quality care!

About Corewell Health South - Lakeland Hospitals

The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical servicesthroughout Southwest Michigan.

Scope of Work

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.

Qualifications

Required

• Associates in Nursing
• Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years
• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN)
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days

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How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Med Surg Care Unit Surgical A 2 St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.