Registered Nurse RN Short Stay

Part-time night shift position in the Short Stay Unit at New Hospital Brighton.

About the role

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care providers, is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 conditions
• 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

Requirements

• Graduation from a school of nursing that results in eligibility to sit for the NCLEX exam to become licensed as a Registered Nurse (BSN preferred)
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required for Float Pool, Cardiac/Cath Lab, AICU, and Emergency departments
• 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
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care

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. Experienced Canadian Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

Part-time nights; Monday–Thursday (2–12-hour shifts).

Pay

Minimum rate of pay: $35.64 per hour plus daily pay.

Benefits

• DailyPay – Choose to get paid every day (www.dailypay.com)
• 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

Learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities at Trinity Health Livingston.