Registered Nurse RN Med​/Surg Weekend Alternative

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Weekend Shift Description:
Registered Nurse Weekend Alternative Nights

Department: Med/Surg

Location: Livingston/Howell

Minimum rate of pay: $34.77 PLUS Daily PAY

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 centres, 8 urgent care facilities and over 25 specialty centres.

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.

• Gathers and analyzes patient information
• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises an individualized plan of care
• Uses teach back methodology to educate patient and family
• Actively seeks to prevent potential hospital acquired infections
• Effectively communicates patient status, priority goals and interventions during consultations, rounds and handoffs
• Follows all HIPAA policies and procedures
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals

To be eligible for Weekend Alternative 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 approval of the department.

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.

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

Experienced RN’s encouraged to apply.

• Graduation from accredited nursing program.
• Effective January 1, 2013 all new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their 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 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.

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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.