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 (RN) to support individuals receiving care in hospital and residential settings. The RN delivers high-quality, person-centered nursing care while promoting a safe, recovery-focused environment, and provides clinical leadership, oversight, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary care team. This is a full-time position on the Magnolia Unit, scheduled for 36 hours per week. The listed schedule is 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. The schedule alternates between Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday in Week 1 and Sunday, Thursday, and Friday in Week 2. The posting also lists the work shift as Third Shift, while describing the schedule as first shift/days. The role is physically active and involves standing, walking, lifting, crisis response, and work in potentially adverse environments. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of 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.
A valid Michigan driver’s license may be required.
Successful completion of a background check, education verification, and drug screen.

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.
Role model professionalism, compassion, and Pine Rest’s mission and values.
May train or provide oversight to direct care staff and support medication and physical health activities.
May function as a charge nurse.