RN - Behavioral Health - Sign-On

Bronson Behavioral Hospital•Battle Creek, MI

4d•$36 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to adult patients receiving inpatient behavioral health services. The 96-bed hospital provides a continuum of inpatient care for patients experiencing acute symptoms of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The role is available on either a night shift (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.) or day shift (7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.), with three 12-hour shifts per week and an every-other-weekend rotation. The hourly rate is $36.00–$54.29, depending on nursing experience, with a $3-per-hour night/weekend differential. Sign-on bonuses are $10,000 for the night shift and $7,500 for the day shift.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
A current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements.
One year of nursing experience.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Previous psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse nursing experience.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate their care.
Develop and implement nursing care plans specific to patients’ assessed needs.
Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, applicable standards and scope of practice, and facility and corporate policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensure verbal physician orders are legible and transcribed according to policy and procedure.
Continuously assess patients’ status and gather and document pertinent information.
Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, medication responses, and related challenges.
Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission and ensure plans address assessed needs.
Use universal precautions while providing direct patient care.
Administer medications accurately according to orders.
Document controlled-substance medication counts accurately on required documents.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Establish therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Direct or coordinate unit activities as directed.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers, and others involved in inpatient treatment.