Registered Nurse - PICU - Full Time, Day in South Bend, Indiana at Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is hiring a Full-Time Day shift Registered Nurse for our PICU at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

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.

We offer a wide variety of Benefits for our associate’s, including;

• 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

About Memorial Hospital
Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

About the Tower

The 10-story patient bed Memorial Hospital Tower is the latest chapter in Beacon Health System’s commitment to care, compassion and community. Built with input from frontline staff, the Tower is a state-of-the-art, specialty-focused expansion that enhances how care is delivered and how teams work together. From larger rooms and leading-edge technology to a culture of collaboration and growth, this space was designed by Beacon for Beacon.

What You’ll Do

As a PICU Registered Nurse, you'll provide expert, compassionate care to critically ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents in a fast-paced pediatric intensive care environment. You'll continuously assess patients, respond to rapidly changing conditions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced, evidence-based treatment. You'll also support and educate families throughout their child's hospitalization, advocate for exceptional patient outcomes, and help create a safe, family-centered environment during some of their most challenging moments

PICU RN Job Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill and injured infants, children, and adolescents, safely performing complex clinical procedures in accordance with evidence-based practice and professional standards.

• Prioritize patient care based on rapidly changing clinical conditions, patient acuity, family needs, and unit resources in a fast-paced critical care environment.

• Continuously assess patients for signs of clinical deterioration, recognize subtle changes in condition, and initiate timely interventions to stabilize critically ill pediatric patients.

• Utilize sound clinical judgment and evidence-based protocols to manage complex patient care while maintaining accountability for nursing decisions and delegated responsibilities.

• Collaborate with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans and ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate individualized plans of care that address the medical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, and family-centered needs of critically ill pediatric patients.

• Monitor patient responses to advanced therapies and life-support interventions, modifying care plans as needed to promote recovery, safety, and continuity of care.

• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, medication administration, and clinical outcomes in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, providing education, emotional support, and timely updates throughout the patient's hospitalization.

• Delegate patient care activities appropriately to support staff while maintaining accountability for care quality, patient safety, and adherence to established standards.

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor by supporting the orientation, education, and professional development of new nurses and other team members.

• Advocate for critically ill children and their families by promoting family-centered care, participating in shared decision-making, and ensuring patients receive compassionate, equitable, and developmentally appropriate care.

• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and professionalism during high-pressure situations, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and a collaborative PICU culture.

What You Bring

You bring strong critical thinking skills, clinical confidence, and the ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations. You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams, and are committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered care. With a passion for pediatric critical care, you adapt quickly to changing patient needs, embrace continuous learning, and are dedicated to providing the highest quality care to every child and family you serve.

Required Qualifications

• 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

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.