Psych RN, Geriatric Inpatient, 3rd Shift

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Pine Rest is seeking a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse to support people receiving care in hospital and residential settings. The RN delivers high-quality, person-centered nursing care in a safe, recovery-focused environment and provides clinical leadership, oversight, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary care team. The role is in the 26-bed Older Adult inpatient unit, which includes a close-observation wing with 10 private rooms. The unit provides individualized care for older adults, with specialty services for dementia, depression, anxiety, and medication management. Average length of stay is 15 to 20 days. The program also offers support for families and caregivers. This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position scheduled for 16 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule alternates between Sunday and Tuesday one week, then Friday and Saturday the next. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. The RN may function as a charge nurse.

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.
Employment is contingent upon 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 for individuals and groups in collaboration with physicians.
Provide milieu management and education to individuals served and their families, including discharge and aftercare planning.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for people 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.
Serve as a clinical leader by delegating tasks, coordinating staff assignments, and supporting staff development.
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.
May train or provide oversight to direct care staff and support medication and physical health activities.