Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Observation unit. This is a collective bargaining unit position at a regional tertiary care facility serving a 150-mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent is a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, designated STEMI Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The facility also partners with Nationwide Children's Hospital to provide pediatric services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and teaching through the nursing process
• Direct and guide the activities of other nursing personnel
• Maintain standards of professional nursing and established organizational policies and procedures
• Assist in the provision of care to patients of all age groups

Required Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN licensure
• BLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited college or university
• Other certifications as required by department policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior nursing experience

Knowledge and Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in nursing theory and practice of the nursing process
• Ability to meet specialty unit criteria as established for the Observation unit

Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 48 hours per pay period
• Weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation required per department policy

Compensation and Benefits

• Higher pay scales and sign-on incentives
• Preceptor pay
• Higher differentials for weekend work
• Competitive pay with referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• Life insurance and mental health resources
• Paid time off, parental leave, and FMLA leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• Accredited residency programs and specialty fellowships
• Flexible scheduling

Note: Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.