Registered Nurse Casual - BAY 1 West Behavioral Health

McLaren Health Care • Bay City, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position in Behavioral Health collaborates with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans aimed at restoring optimal health. The role involves providing direct bedside nursing care, administering medical orders, and overseeing the functions of various support staff including Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Associates, and Psychiatric Technicians. The nurse is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan and ensuring age-specific needs of diverse patient populations are met.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months of experience in an acute care setting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership role in integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice.
• Delegate and coordinate tasks and assignments for nursing care.
• Facilitate and participate in patient conferences.
• Identify and address patients’ ongoing and discharge/transfer teaching needs.
• Pursue professional growth through educational opportunities.
• Teach and guide professional and ancillary personnel.
• Precept and mentor new employees and students.
• Function as a team leader for patient placement and assignment delegation.
• Communicate relevant information effectively and understandably.
• Demonstrate organizational skills through effective planning.
• Utilize the nursing process (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) throughout hospitalization, involving patients and families.
• Administer medications safely according to established procedures.
• Respond to emergency and disaster situations according to policy.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment.
• Demonstrate competency in basic and specific skills and equipment utilization.
• Collect and analyze data related to patient care or unit activities.
• Provide for age-specific needs of the population served.
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities in nursing.
• Perform other related duties as required and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level