26-1617 Registered Nurse AMHS/BCU - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus for RN!

Community Mental Health Authority • Lansing, MI

16h • $63,420 - $75,680

About The Position

This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or 4,000 (2 year
stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency!  This bonus will be provided
upon completion of a probationary period.

$3.35 Stipend Tier Pay for working in the BCU

CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we
encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to
apply.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a Supervisor/Coordinator, serves as a
staff nurse, performing a variety of duties depending on the area of
assignment.  May be responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance
of medication, which involves administering prescribed drugs.  Participates in
interdisciplinary planning of care and treatment ensuring the coordination of
medical services to consumers served by the program.  May render general nursing
care and provide medical support in accordance with approved nursing practices. 
Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: providing
information and assistance specific to the area of assignment performing
admissions, screening on new consumers, serving as agency liaison, performing
crisis intervention activities, and providing patient education.  Responsible
for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that
fulfills CMHA’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements: Possession of an Associate’s degree or a diploma in Nursing
required. Possession of a State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse
required. One-year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or
working with a person who has a mental illness required. Possession of First Aid
and CPR Certification required. At least one year of work experience serving
adults with co-occurring disorders (mental illness and substance abuse) and
serious mental illness preferred. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s
license and reliable transportation for job related use required. Familiarity
with computers required.

Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be
contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing
procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check including
fingerprinting, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare
verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational
background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able
to pass pre-employment drug screen.

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application.  Resumes cannot be
substituted for the employment application.  CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity
is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons.
CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours: $63,420 - $75,680 annually plus $3.35 Stipend Tier Pay for working
in the BCU. Monday – Friday 3pm-11:30pm.

Location: Adult Mental Health Services/BCU Lansing, Michigan.

Requirements

• Possession of an Associate’s degree or a diploma in Nursing required.
• Possession of a State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse required.
• One-year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with a person who has a mental illness required.
• Possession of First Aid and CPR Certification required.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation for job related use required.
• Familiarity with computers required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of work experience serving adults with co-occurring disorders (mental illness and substance abuse) and serious mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• serves as a staff nurse, performing a variety of duties depending on the area of assignment
• responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance of medication, which involves administering prescribed drugs
• participates in interdisciplinary planning of care and treatment ensuring the coordination of medical services to consumers served by the program
• render general nursing care and provide medical support in accordance with approved nursing practices
• providing information and assistance specific to the area of assignment performing admissions, screening on new consumers, serving as agency liaison, performing crisis intervention activities, and providing patient education
• Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA’s mission, policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

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