Registered Nurse; RN Medical-Surgical

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Surgical

Job Type: Flex 0.6-0.9 FTE or 48‑72 hours per pay period, Night/Day Shift (Nights Primary)

Schedule:

12‑hour shifts;
Christmas Eve years; every 3rd weekend.

UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities nationwide. We are committed to prioritizing your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Surgical RN, you’ll play a vital role in helping communities stay healthier.

• Develop and implement a patient‑focused nursing plan of care in collaboration with patient and family.
• Provide care in accordance with established best practices.
• Document patient care given.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Maintain the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.
• Contribute to and assist in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with 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.

Applicants must 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).

• Basic Life Support certification (available upon hire).
• One year medical‑surgical experience (preferred).
• Annual influenza vaccination or declination required.

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.