Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Hope Network Careers•Lowell, MI

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About The Position

Hope Network is hiring a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to provide psychiatric nursing services across residential, crisis, and community-based programs. The role supports recovery, independence, and meaningful lives through person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care, while coordinating psychiatric and medical treatment with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and internal and external care teams. The nurse conducts psychiatric and health assessments, screenings, AIMS testing, and ongoing treatment monitoring; supports medication administration and pharmaceutical management under appropriate clinical oversight; and responds to emergency and crisis situations. The role also contributes to treatment planning, care coordination, referrals, documentation, quality and safety activities, and may provide clinical supervision and coaching to LPNs. On-call nursing coverage is required as assigned. The schedule is flexible based on program needs. On-call availability may include nights, weekends, or holidays as assigned.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Active State of Michigan RN Licensure.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record per Hope Network policy.
Knowledge of recovery-based care, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Trauma-Informed Care, Seeking Safety, and Family Psychoeducation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet documentation timelines.
Comfort using technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic systems.
Demonstrated professionalism, emotional maturity, and sound clinical judgment.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric nursing services across residential, crisis, and community-based programs in alignment with model fidelity and program needs.
Coordinate psychiatric and medical treatment with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and internal and external care teams.
Provide recovery-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent nursing care.
Conduct psychiatric and health assessments, screenings, AIMS testing, and ongoing monitoring of treatment progress.
Lead and support medication administration, monitoring, and pharmaceutical management under appropriate clinical oversight.
Identify and respond to emergency or crisis situations using accepted clinical and crisis intervention practices.
Participate in treatment planning, goal setting, care coordination, and referrals to community resources.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Participate in audits, reporting, staff meetings, and quality, safety, and satisfaction initiatives.
May provide clinical supervision and support for LPNs, including performance oversight and coaching.
Participate in on-call nursing coverage as assigned, including emergency response.