Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg, Full-Time , Days in Elkhart , Indiana at Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day shift Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Medical Surgical Unit at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, 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.

• 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 Elkhart Hospital
Elkhart General Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital located in Elkhart, Indiana. Our full-service, 357-licensed-bed hospital has served the community for more than 100 years with a variety of services including: Emergency Department; radiology; orthopedics; maternity, pregnancy and childbirth; behavioral health; imaging and lab; genetic counseling; daVinci robotic surgery. As part of Beacon Health System, patients have access to providers not only at this location but can access resources and services from across the entire health system. ​

What You’ll Do

As a Medical Surgical Unit Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll report to the Nursing Director and apply the nursing process utilizing Relationship Based Care framework. You will establish strong patient family relationships and collaborate with other professional, clinical and ancillary staff in providing quality care to patients. You will display strong teamwork and exhibit self-care and self-knowing in order to be empathetic and compassionate with every interaction.

Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective patient care under RN direction/supervision, including medication administration, vital signs, treatments, and phlebotomy as needed
• Communicate and collaborate with the healthcare team through hand-offs, rounding, huddles, and briefings
• Maintain thorough documentation, patient records, and confidentiality in compliance with regulations
• Support patient/family education and discharge planning; keep patients informed and respond promptly to needs
• Delegate and supervise only within scope of competence and licensure
• Uphold professional accountability, continuing competence, and a culture of respect, teamwork, and self-care
• Participate in quality improvement, purposeful rounding, and outcome evaluation
• Serve as a role model, support new employee orientation, and maintain reliable attendance

What You Bring

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll bring a high level of knowledge and competency in performing nursing care, assessments, and treatments under RN supervision, with strong clinical knowledge and analytical skills to identify and address changing patient needs. You bring strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to build effective relationships with patients, families, and the care team. You are team-oriented with the ability to give constructive feedback, adapt to change, and participate in unit decision-making. You have a working knowledge of age-specific care needs across the lifespan (adolescent through geriatric). You are flexible and self-motivated, with basic computer proficiency and willingness to adjust scheduling as needed

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and LPN license in the state of Indiana
• Minimum 1-2 years nursing experience preferred