Psych RN, Pediatric Inpatient, Per Diem

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to support individuals receiving care in Hospital and Residential settings. The RN plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centered nursing care while promoting a safe, recovery‑focused environment. This position provides clinical leadership, oversight, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary care team. Pine Rest is the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, with a 220-acre main campus and a network of clinical sites across Michigan. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

Requirements

Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Satisfactory prior clinical experience; psychiatric nursing experience preferred
CPR certification required (BLS or CPR/AED/First Aid as applicable by program)
Strong clinical judgment, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
Ability to provide culturally inclusive, compassionate care
Valid Michigan driver’s license may be required
Minimum of 32 hours per 6-week schedule period
Of those 32, 24 must fall on a weekend
Weekend is considered any shift between Friday starting at 11pm through Sunday starting at 3pm
In addition to the above, 2 holidays will be assigned yearly
Per diem employees must pick up one shift within the week of their assigned holiday
Both 8-hour and 12-hour shifts available

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
psychiatric nursing experience

Responsibilities

Assess individuals’ nursing care needs and develop, implement, and reassess plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Coordinate and provide nursing care in collaboration with physicians for individuals and groups
Provide milieu management and education to individuals served and their families, including discharge and aftercare planning
Maintain a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff
Document, verify, and communicate patient care information according to established policies and procedures
Monitor for and report potential safety risks or changes in condition to providers
Serve as a clinical leader by delegating tasks, coordinating staff assignments, and supporting staff development
Participate in safety management, crisis intervention, prevention, and de‑escalation
Support person‑centered, recovery‑focused care across diverse populations and clinical settings
Role model professionalism, compassion, and Pine Rest’s mission and values
May train or provide oversight to direct care staff and support medication and physical health activities