RN Surgical Specialty KAL, Full-time, Day shift

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

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

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System is hiring a Full-time Day shift Registered Nurse for the Surgical Department at Kalamazoo Hospital in Michigan. The Registered Nurse will provide compassionate care, collaborate with clinical staff, and develop individualized care plans for patients.

Applicants should have an accredited nursing degree and be licensed in Michigan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and tuition reimbursement. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and possess strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and RN license in Michigan.
• Obtain a BSN or specialty certification within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services in the area of assignment.
• Assess patients' needs and implement individualized care plans.
• Perform high-risk, technical procedures safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with team members for quality patient care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Advanced analytical skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

Accredited nursing program completion

RN license in Michigan

BSN or specialty certification within 5 years

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a Full-time Day shift Registered Nurse for our Surgical Department at Kalamazoo Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.

Type: Full-Time/FTE 0.90 (36 hrs/wk)

Shift: Days

Shift Details: 7p-7:30a; weekend rotation, Holiday rotation

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 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

About Beacon Kalamazoo

Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life-threatening injuries/illnesses, and your everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women’s health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratory therapy and rehabilitation therapy services.

What You’ll Do

As a Surgical 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.

Surgical Department RN Job 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.

What You Bring

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.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and RN license in the state of Michigan
• Within 5 years of employment as an RN, obtain a BSN or certification in your area of specialty

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.