Full Time Intake Psych RN - Night Shift
About The Position
Forest View Hospital, a 108-bed psychiatric facility serving children, adolescents, and adults, is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Triage/Intake Registered Nurse (RN). This role is crucial for ensuring a seamless transition for patients to the unit. The RN will work closely with Admissions and Referral Center (ARC) staff, physicians, patients, and families to establish trust and rapport. Responsibilities include interviewing patients to gather medical history, current medications, health updates, and vital signs, applying nursing processes to both adults and adolescents. The position operates on a Fulltime, 36 hours a week schedule with 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm - 7:30 am). Universal Health Services (UHS) is a leading healthcare services provider with a strong record of achievement and growth, recognized by Fortune and Forbes.
Requirements
- Current license to practice nursing in the state of Michigan (or eligible to receive or renew).
- Previous Psychiatric Nursing or Assessment experience
- Current CPR or BLS certification
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 intake and 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.
- Handle incoming crisis calls, make referrals and complete assessments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 6.46 hours biweekly accrued
- Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
