Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health: General Adult Unit

Henry Ford Health • Jackson, MI

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse on the General Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Henry Ford Jackson coordinates and delivers compassionate, quality patient care. Using the nursing process, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care; educates patients and families; and supports effective communication across the healthcare team. The role also involves identifying and implementing solutions when care varies from patient goals.

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is a 420-bed, Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center, with acute care services complemented by more than 40 community-based outpatient locations.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• If holding an ADN, be willing to enroll in an accredited BSN program within 3 years of the start date and obtain a BSN within 5 years of the start date.
• Hold current licensure from the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Hold a health care provider certification (BCLS).
• Have clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in any inpatient or behavioral health/mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in coordinating and delivering quality, compassionate patient care.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and their families.
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree