Night ER RN — Emergency Department Lead

Mercy Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at the Dayton Springfield Emergency Center to deliver high‑quality patient care overnight. You will assess, plan, and execute care, administer medications, and coordinate with the health team to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The role requires strong critical thinking, collaboration with the care team, and a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice is required.
• ACLS/BLS as recommended; ability to administer medications safely.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon admission and continuously evaluate care needs.
• Plan and implement care, administer medications safely per policy.
• Coordinate patient handoffs across departments and shift changes.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Medication administration

Patient advocacy

Interprofessional collaboration

Health teaching

Technology use

Resource management

Quality improvement

Safety best practices

Critical thinking

Education

Associate of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at the Dayton Springfield Emergency Center to deliver high‑quality patient care overnight. You will assess, plan, and execute care, administer medications, and coordinate with the health team to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The role requires strong critical thinking, collaboration with the care team, and a patient-centered approach.