Psych RN, High Acuity Adult Inpatient, 1st Shift

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services•Grand Rapids, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Pine Rest is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to care for individuals in hospital and residential settings. The role delivers high-quality, person-centered nursing care and promotes a safe, recovery-focused environment. The RN provides clinical leadership, oversight, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary care team. This position is assigned to the Magnolia Unit and is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week role working 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotation: Week 1 is Sunday, Monday, and Friday; Week 2 is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The role is physically active and involves standing, walking, lifting, crisis response, and working in potentially adverse environments. The RN may function as a charge nurse and may train or oversee direct care staff. Pay is based on education and experience; the position is non-exempt and hourly. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check, education verification, and drug screen.

Requirements

Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Satisfactory prior clinical experience.
CPR certification (BLS or CPR/AED/First Aid, as applicable by program).
Strong clinical judgment, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Ability to provide culturally inclusive, compassionate care.
Valid Michigan driver’s license may be required.
Successful completion of a background check, education verification, and drug screen is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess individuals’ nursing care needs and develop, implement, and reassess plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate and provide nursing care in collaboration with physicians for individuals and groups.
Provide milieu management and education to individuals served and their families, including discharge and aftercare planning.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff.
Document, verify, and communicate patient care information according to established policies and procedures.
Monitor for and report potential safety risks or changes in condition to providers.
Delegate tasks, coordinate staff assignments, and support staff development as a clinical leader.
Participate in safety management, crisis intervention, prevention, and de-escalation.
Support person-centered, recovery-focused care across diverse populations and clinical settings.
Model professionalism, compassion, and Pine Rest’s mission and values.
Train or provide oversight to direct care staff and support medication and physical health activities, as needed.
May function as a charge nurse.