Registered Nurse (RN) - FT Nights Adult Unit

UHS • Auburn Hills, MI

137d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care for psychiatric patients, including child, adolescent and chemical dependency patients using the nursing process. This position also assesses mental health needs, develops nursing diagnoses, identifies outcomes, plans and evaluates nursing care. In addition, this position monitors the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician, and ensures the safety and provides milieu management and crisis intervention strategies. Participates in the development, interpretation and implementation of the department’s philosophy, objectives, standards, policies and procedures. Utilizes the nursing process in planning, providing and evaluating each patient’s care, and produces a written nursing assessment and up-to-date individualized care plan. Develops measurable goals on the Individualized Treatment Plan that are mutually set with the treatment team and patient. Modifies nursing component of the Master Treatment Plan as required by changing patient needs, as determined by evaluation of care administered and established standards of care. Keeps treatment plan updated; reviews the plan with patients.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current status as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan required.
• One year of nursing experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred.
• Current certification in BLS/CPR preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for psychiatric patients, including child, adolescent and chemical dependency patients.
• Assess mental health needs and develop nursing diagnoses.
• Identify outcomes, plan and evaluate nursing care.
• Monitor effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician.
• Ensure safety and provide milieu management and crisis intervention strategies.
• Participate in the development, interpretation and implementation of department’s philosophy, objectives, standards, policies and procedures.
• Utilize the nursing process in planning, providing and evaluating each patient’s care.
• Produce a written nursing assessment and up-to-date individualized care plan.
• Develop measurable goals on the Individualized Treatment Plan with the treatment team and patient.
• Modify nursing component of the Master Treatment Plan as required by changing patient needs.
• Keep treatment plan updated and review it with patients.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees