Registered Nurse Med/Surg Brighton Expansion

Trinity Health • Brighton, MI

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse will work on the 4 East Medical/Surgical Unit at Trinity Health Medical Center – Brighton, a 16-bed unit serving adults with acute and chronic diagnoses. The unit cares for patients with conditions and needs including COPD, congestive heart failure, infections requiring IV antibiotics, pain management, cardiac issues requiring telemetry, new orthotic devices, obesity, renal disease, and post-surgical care. It also serves as a bariatric surgical floor, with five rooms dedicated to post-bariatric surgical patients, and provides other post-operative care including orthopedic, urology, and gynecologic needs.

This full-time position is for the 7:00 PM–7:00 AM night shift and includes weekend and holiday coverage. The nurse gathers and analyzes patient information; develops, implements, evaluates, and revises individualized plans of care; educates patients and families using teach-back; works to prevent hospital-acquired conditions; communicates patient status, goals, and interventions during consultations, rounds, and handoffs; follows HIPAA policies and procedures; and acts in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals.

The position is associated with the Brighton Med/Surg Unit expansion planned for Spring 2027. Applicants may connect with a recruiter regarding upcoming opportunities and event details; the event is not walk-in and requires an appointment.

Requirements

• Graduation from a school of nursing that qualifies the graduate to sit for the NCLEX exam for Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and age-specific needs.
• Interpersonal skills to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Critical-thinking skills to perform the principal duties and responsibilities of the role.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.
• New hires must have a BSN degree or agree in writing to obtain a BSN within five years of hire or transfer to an RN role.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Experienced Canadian Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply.
• ACLS is required for certain departments: Float Pool, Cardiac/Cath Lab, AICU, and Emergency.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze patient information.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Educate patients and families using teach-back methodology.
• Actively seek to prevent potential hospital-acquired conditions.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• DailyPay.
• Benefits effective Day One with no waiting periods.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree