Registered Nurse RN Med​/Surg Weekend Alternative

Registered Nurse RN Med/Surg Weekend Alternative

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Department
:
Med/Surg

Location
:
Livingston/Howell

Employment Type
:
Full time

Shift
:
Weekend Shift

Position Purpose

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 6 hospitals, 5 outpatient health centers, 8 urgent care facilities and over 25 specialty centers.

We’re currently seeking compassionate, reliable Med/Surg nurses to join our 25-bed unit at a small community hospital. Our team provides care for a wide variety of adult patients with medical and post-surgical needs, offering a strong foundation in clinical skills, time management, and teamwork. Whether you’re early in your nursing career or looking to return to the fundamentals of bedside care, this unit offers a solid, well-rounded experience.

We pride ourselves on our tight-knit, supportive environment. Our nurses often describe the unit as having a "family feel"—where teamwork is strong, everyone helps one another, and leadership is approachable and engaged. As a smaller facility, we benefit from close collaboration with providers and a real sense that every team member’s voice matters.

If you’re looking for a team that values connection, clinical excellence, and professional growth, we’d love to have you join us.

• Gather and analyze patient information
• Develop, implement, evaluate and revise an individualized plan of care
• Use teach‑back methodology to educate patient and family
• Actively seek to prevent potential hospital acquired complications
• Effectively communicate patient status, priority goals and interventions during consultations, rounds and handoffs
• Follow all HIPAA policies and procedures
• Behave in accordance with the mission, vision and values of St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals

Weekend Alternative 36 hours/week nights. To be eligible, a colleague must work a minimum of forty‑eight (48) out of fifty‑two (52) weekends per year. The four weekends not worked must be requested in advance and have department approval.

Education
:
Graduation from a school of nursing that results in the ability of the graduate to sit for the NCLEX exam to become licensed as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

Licensure

• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS.
• ACLS required for the following departments:
  Float Pool, Cardiac/Cath Lab, AICU, Emergency.

Experience

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Effective January 1, 2013 all new hires must have a BSN degree or agree in writing to obtain a BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age‑specific needs.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of the job description.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.

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• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits effective day one – no waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

Rooted in our mission and core values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.