Registered Nurse (Inpatient Behavioral Health) Full Time, Nights

Holland Hospital•Holland, MI

1d•$35 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the provision and coordination of patient centered care within an inpatient psychiatric setting. The RN delivers safe, trauma informed, evidence based nursing care to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric conditions, behavioral health crises, and co occurring medical needs. The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team—including psychiatry, social work, therapy, and mental health assistants—to promote stabilization, safety, and recovery. The RN provides leadership through delegation, clinical judgment, and effective communication while upholding professional nursing standards and organizational policies. The RN practices in accordance with the Michigan Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978, Article 15 (Health Occupations), Part 172 (Nursing), and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of patients across the lifespan. $5,000 Sign On Bonus Pay Range: $35.00 - $51.64/hour Employment Type: Full Time, 72 hours every 2 weeks Schedule: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, 3 days per week. Every 3rd weekend required.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing Program required
Current Michigan RN License (or completed by end of orientation) required
Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or completed within 60 days of hire) required

Responsibilities

Promotes patient safety by adhering to hospital and nursing department policies, including the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
Practices in accordance with the ANA Standards of Professional Performance, including: Quality of Practice – Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Education – Maintains knowledge and competency aligned with evidence‑based psychiatric and medical practice Professional Practice Evaluation – Evaluates personal practice against standards, regulations, and guidelines Collaboration – Works with patients, families, and interdisciplinary behavioral health teams Ethics – Integrates ethical principles into all areas of psychiatric care Evidence‑Based Practice & Research – Incorporates psychiatric and behavioral health research into care Resource Utilization – Uses resources safely, effectively, and responsibly Environmental Health – Promotes a safe, therapeutic, and ligature‑free environment Collegiality – Contributes to the professional development of peers and students
Demonstrates leadership within the psychiatric care environment
Supervises mental health assistants and delegates tasks appropriately
Participates in shared decision‑making and unit‑based initiatives
Supports organizational goals, safety priorities, and quality measures
Conducts comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments, including mental status exams, suicide risk assessments, and behavioral observations
Identifies psychiatric nursing diagnoses using critical thinking and clinical judgment
Responds to crises including behavioral escalations, psychiatric emergencies, and medical instability
Assesses environmental and safety risks including elopement, self‑harm, and aggression
Documents behavioral observations and interventions accurately and timely
Develops individualized plans of care addressing psychiatric symptoms, coping skills, safety needs, and recovery goals
Collaborates with the treatment team to support stabilization and discharge planning
Engages families and support systems when appropriate
Provides trauma‑informed, patient‑centered interventions
Administers psychiatric and medical medications and monitors therapeutic and adverse effects
Implements de‑escalation strategies and participates in crisis intervention using approved techniques
Maintains a therapeutic milieu that supports safety and recovery
Evaluates patient progress toward stabilization and treatment goals
Adjusts care plans based on ongoing assessment and team input
Assesses learning needs related to psychiatric conditions, medications, coping strategies, and discharge planning
Provides individualized education to support understanding and long‑term wellness
Reinforces coping skills and self‑management strategies