CVOR Registered Nurse (RN), Surgery, Full-time Days

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

Job Details

• Day Shift
• Full Time
• 40 Weekly Hours
• 10 Hour Shifts
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-4:30pm with weekend, holiday, and call rotation.

We’re looking for a dedicated and detail‑oriented Registered Nurse to join our Surgery team. The Surgery Nurse plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality surgical care by preparing the surgical suite, organizing equipment and supplies, and supporting the surgical team throughout each procedure.

Responsibilities

• Interview and transport patients.
• Assist anesthesia with induction and emergence.
• Position and prep patients.
• Maintain a sterile environment.
• Document intraoperative activities.
• Assist with patient transport and room turnover.
• Safely and effectively perform high‑risk, high‑frequency technical procedures in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Prioritize patient care activities based on acuity, resource availability, patient preferences, and departmental needs.
• Identify and respond to physical or emotional health risks, initiating appropriate corrective or preventive actions.
• Maintain accountability for personal and delegated decisions, using evidence‑based practices, protocols, and organizational values.
• Seek supervision or resources when needed to ensure safe and effective care; collaborate to resolve complex issues.
• Develop, revise, and evaluate individualized care plans that reflect patient goals, preferences, and needs across physical, emotional, social, and spiritual domains.
• Ensure continuity of care through appropriate interventions, modifying plans based on effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes within established guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with team members to achieve positive outcomes and satisfaction.
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on patient needs, staff roles, and competencies, while maintaining accountability for outcomes.
• Support professional development of peers through role modeling, feedback, and precepting.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure appropriate care and outcomes.
• Address conflicts constructively and participate in decision‑making processes, demonstrating adaptability and support for change.

Requirements

• Current RN license required.
• Surgical/OR experience preferred; however, we offer a comprehensive perioperative training program for nurses with strong interest and passion in developing OR skills.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program and RN license in the state of Indiana.
• Within 5 years of employment as an RN, obtain a BSN or certification in your area of specialty.
• High level of knowledge and competency in nursing care procedures, assessments, treatment, and techniques, with advanced analytical skills to solve complex problems.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, visitors, physicians, and others.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Responsive and reasonably adaptable for scheduling purposes, when necessary, due to extenuating circumstances in support of co‑workers and department functions.

Benefits

• 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

We encourage you to apply today if you are a dedicated and compassionate professional with strong patient skills and a passion for patient‑centered care.