RN Behavioral Health
About The Position
The RN works on a 26-bed inpatient behavioral and mental health unit whose primary specialties are psychiatric care and substance use disorders. Patients may be admitted for depression, anxiety-related disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health-related behavioral issues. The average length of stay is 7–10 days. Nurses care for patients working to regain mental health, receiving inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation, or undergoing detoxification. The usual nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:7 for regular behavioral health patients, with 1:1, 1:2, or other ratios possible depending on staffing needs and overall unit acuity. Under the ANA scope of practice and the direction of the Nurse Leader, the RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge while providing professional nursing care. The RN incorporates patient- and family-centered care principles, partners with patients and families to include their input and goals in care planning, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record. The RN is expected to provide quality care according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognize how nursing care and patient/family partnerships affect outcomes.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing within five years.
- Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role, and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
- Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification is highly recommended.
- Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric care.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients.
- Provide professional nursing care according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and under the direction of the Nurse Leader.
- Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles and patient/family input and goals into care planning.
- Develop patient and family teaching strategies and document education and learning in the health record.
- Care for behavioral health patients, including those receiving inpatient substance abuse rehabilitation or detoxification.
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
