# RN Post Surgical New Grad at Corewell Health - Company: [Corewell Health](https://corewellhealth.org) - Location: St Joseph, MI - Type: Full-time · Entry - Posted: 2026-10-06 - Apply: https://spectrumhealth.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CorewellHealthCareers/job/St-Joseph-MI/RN-Post-Surgical-New-Grad_R216676-1 - Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/rn-post-surgical-new-grad-87f9498e ## Summary by newgrad.ai What you'll do: - Provide post-surgical patient care on a 30-bed unit managing lines, catheters, and drains - Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing process framework - Incorporate patient and family input into care planning and discharge processes - Document patient education and collaborate with interdisciplinary team What they're looking for: - Associate's degree in Nursing; Bachelor's in Nursing within 5 years - Michigan RN license and successful NCLEX completion - AHA or ARC Basic Life Support certification within 90 days - Completion of competency-based orientation program Pay and perks: - Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates - Comprehensive benefits package including retirement options and on-demand pay - Discounts directory and optional identity theft and home/auto insurance ## Posting 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 services throughout 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 ### 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 CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. 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. From Corewell Health's public posting, laid out for reading by newgrad.ai with the wording unchanged. Check the original before you apply. --- More new-grad and intern roles: https://newgrad.ai/llms.txt