26-1627 Registered Nurse AMHS/BCU - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

Community Mental Health Authority•Lansing, MI

10d•$63,420 - $75,680•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or $4,000 (2 year stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency, provided upon completion of a probationary period. There is a $3.35 Stipend Tier Pay for working in the BCU and shift incentives of + $1.25/hour for hours worked between 5pm – 12am and + $3/hour for weekends worked from Friday 5pm to Monday 8am. CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and encourages applications from active military service members, veterans, and their family members.

Requirements

Possession of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
Possession of a State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse required.
One-year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with a person who has a mental illness required.
Possession of First Aid and CPR Certification required.
Must demonstrate competent computer skills in data base programs and word processing.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is required.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation for job-related use is required.
Offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational background check and verification of an acceptable work history.
Must pass pre-employment 5-panel drug screen.

Responsibilities

Serves as a staff nurse under the supervision of a Supervisor/Coordinator, performing a variety of duties depending on the area of assignment.
May be responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance of medication, which involves administering prescribed drugs.
Participates in interdisciplinary planning of care and treatment, ensuring the coordination of medical services to consumers served by the program.
May render general nursing care and provide medical support in accordance with approved nursing practices.
Provides information and assistance specific to the area of assignment.
Performs admissions and screening on new consumers.
Serves as agency liaison.
Performs crisis intervention activities.
Provides patient education.
Carries out all activities of the program/sub-unit in a manner that fulfills CMHA’s mission, policies, and procedures.