ADMISSIONS RN- Float- Evening Shift

UHS•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Forest View Hospital, a 108-bed psychiatric facility serving children, adolescents, and adults, is seeking a qualified Admissions Registered Nurse. This role involves working closely with the Admissions and Referral Center (ARC) staff, physicians, patients, and their families to establish trust and rapport. The Admissions Nurse will interview patients to gather medical history, current medications, health updates, and vital signs, applying nursing processes to ensure a seamless transition to the unit. This position functions as a Float Nurse, working between admissions and the floor, potentially working 4-10 hour shifts or 3-12 hour shifts, with hours extending into the evening during peak admission times.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory and practice.
Demonstrates clinical competency in providing general nursing care.
Must present proof of COVID-19 Vaccination status or request an exemption due to a qualifying medical reason or a religious exemption based on sincerely held religious beliefs.

Nice To Haves

2 years of previous psychiatric clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance, sensitivity, diplomacy, sound judgment, and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers throughout the admissions process.
Provides support and concern for the patient to ease anxiety during the admissions process.
Responsible for documentation of patients’ medical history, and findings as part of the assessment and admissions process.
Continually assesses and reassesses the patient’s medical and psychiatric status and changing needs.
Accompanies the patient to the unit and assists with the transition to the unit.
Performs duties with frequent interruptions, in close quarters and under time constraints in a professional manner.
Maintains a current knowledge of the legal aspects of nursing and of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the hospital.
Demonstrates the ability to handle incoming crisis calls, make referrals, and complete assessments as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.