RN - Behavioral Health (+ Shift Differentials)

Straith Hospital • Southfield, MI

11d • $0 - $38

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct psychiatric nursing care to pediatric patients in a specialized Inpatient Psychiatric Developmental Disability Unit. The role focuses on individualized, comprehensive treatment for neurodiverse patients and involves close collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). This inpatient position offers an opportunity to work in Applied Behavior Analysis and autism-focused psychiatric care.

The RN administers and monitors medications, assesses patients’ physical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs, develops and updates nursing care plans, and provides patient- and family-centered education. The RN also maintains clinical documentation and confidentiality, follows applicable professional and organizational standards, and completes admission and discharge processes. The schedule is 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; compensation starts at $38.00 per hour, with differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in Michigan.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of nursing experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome.
• Experience in psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance use disorder settings is strongly preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient, residential, or acute behavioral health care setting is preferred.
• PALS certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain it within a specified timeframe.
• Experience in child and adolescent psychiatric care and commitment to serving neurodiverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and monitor therapeutic response, side effects, and adverse reactions, particularly for psychotropic medications.
• Provide patient- and family-centered education about diagnoses, medications, and individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive, high-quality care.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs and provide or coordinate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized nursing care plans based on assessed needs and patient progress.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic medical record documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Provide care within the standards and scope of practice of the applicable State Nurse Practice Act and facility and corporate policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Receive, clarify, and transcribe physician orders, including verbal orders, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor patient status, identify changes in condition promptly, and document relevant clinical information.
• Complete initial nursing treatment plans upon admission that reflect individualized, assessed needs.
• Follow infection control practices, including universal precautions, during direct patient care.
• Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport through professionalism, appropriate boundaries, respect for personal space, focused engagement, and therapeutic detachment.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards in patient care activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Professional development, training, and growth opportunities.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness through the non-profit hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level