Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical
Hancock, Michigan
Our Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)/ICU unit is an acute care hospital department where nurses provide care to patients of all ages with a wide range of medical conditions, including those recovering from surgery.
- Shift and hours
- Day or night shift, days primary · 12-hour shifts Job Type: Flex | 0.6-0.9 FTE or 48-72 hours/pp | Day/Night Shift (Days Primary) Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Christmas Even Years plus Every 3 rd Weekend48-72 hours/pp
- Unit and setting
- Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)/ICU unit · Hospital nurses provide care to patients of all ages with a wide range of medical conditions, including those recovering from surgery.
- License
- RN license Current Michigan RN license
- Term
- Permanent Job Type: Flex | 0.6-0.9 FTE or 48-72 hours/pp | Day/Night Shift (Days Primary)Flex, 0.6-0.9 FTE
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Michigan RN license Check your license
- License
- Michigan RN license within 90 days of hire
- Certification
- Basic Life Support certification, available upon hire Basic Life Support certification is required (available upon hire)
- Education
- Associate degree from an accredited nursing school possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred)
- Also asks
- Annual influenza vaccination or declination Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in nursing bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience
- 1 year Medical-Surgical experience 1-Year Medical-Surgical Experience Preferred
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employeesComprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- BenefitsLife, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time offFinancial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- BenefitsHigher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) with company matchFinancial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- BenefitsMental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, discount programs)Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- BenefitsOngoing learning and career advancement opportunitiesProfessional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
More benefits (9)
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package with company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Patients of all ages with a wide range of medical conditions, including those recovering from surgery nurses provide care to patients of all ages with a wide range of medical conditions, including those recovering from surgery.
- Day to day
- Develops and implements a patient-focused nursing plan of care with patient/family Develops and implements a patient focused nursing plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family.
- Day to day
- Cares for patients per established best practices Cares for patients in accordance with established best practices.
- Day to day
- Documents patient care given Documents patient care given.
- Day to day
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to care team, physician, patient, and family Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Day to day
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Day to day
- Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Day to day
- Provides patient/family education matched to age, culture, condition, and circumstances Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Day to day
- Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Day to day
- Maintains privacy and security of confidential and protected health information Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.
- Day to day
- Contributes to a pleasant, safe, and orderly patient environment Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
- Weekends
- Every 3rd weekend Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Christmas Even Years plus Every 3 rd Weekend
- Holidays
- Christmas Eve in even years
- Details
- 36-bed acute care hospital UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital
The workplace
UP Health System – Portage is a community hospital located in Hancock, Michigan, serving the northernmost region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Situated in the Keweenaw Peninsula area extending into Lake Superior, the hospital has been proudly serving the Western Upper…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path
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Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical
Job Type: Flex | 0.6-0.9 FTE or 48-72 hours/pp | Day/Night Shift (Days Primary)
Schedule
12-hour shifts, Christmas Even Years plus Every 3 rd Weekend
Your experience matters
UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Surgical RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Our Medical‑Surgical (Med‑Surg)/ICU unit is an acute care hospital department where nurses provide care to patients of all ages with a wide range of medical conditions, including those recovering from surgery. This fast‑paced environment emphasizes comprehensive, patient‑centered care, ongoing patient and family education, and efficient discharge planning to support safe transitions of care.
How you'll contribute
A Medical Surgical RN who excels in this role
Develops and implements a patient focused nursing plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family.
Cares for patients in accordance with established best practices.
Documents patient care given.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Use and disclosure only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Performs other job duties as assigned
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive
Benefits
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license (or attain within 90 days of hire) and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred). Additional requirements include:
Basic Life Support certification is required (available upon hire)
1-Year Medical-Surgical Experience Preferred
Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link (https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout) to schedule a phone call.
More about UP Health System
UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
EEOC Statement
"UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
What's around it?
Hancock, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Household income
- $59,519/yr, all local households, not nurse pay