RN - PHP

UHS • Grand Rapids, MI

2d

About The Position

Forest View Hospital is a private 108-bed psychiatric facility located seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. It serves children, adolescents, and adults and provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for behavioral health problems. The hospital is licensed by the State of Michigan, accredited by The Joint Commission, and has more than 45 years of experience. The RN works in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), providing nursing care to assigned patients through the nursing process. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Clinical competency in providing general nursing care.
• Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory.

Nice To Haves

• Six to 12 months of previous psychiatric nursing experience; new graduates are welcome to apply.
• CPR certification.
• Handle With Care certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop an initial nursing treatment plan for each admitted patient using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, and deliver care for patients with co-occurring disorders.
• Continuously assess and reassess patients’ medical and psychiatric status and changing needs.
• Participate with other team members in planning and implementing patient treatment plans.
• Direct and participate with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient discharges.
• Provide nursing interventions and education groups according to the program and schedule.
• Teach patients about medications; assess medication side effects and efficacy; and assist physicians in obtaining informed consent.
• Explain to patients and parents procedures for sending medication to the PHP program, provide medication education, and ensure physician-ordered prescriptions are sent home to parents on the day they are written.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to established standards of care and performance.
• Accurately transcribe physician orders according to nursing policy and procedure.
• Follow hospital infection-control policies and procedures and use standard precautions.
• Assess and reassess patient pain and provide nursing care as needed.
• Attend monthly clinical staff meetings, or read the minutes and sign the form.
• Stay current with nursing standards of care and nursing practices.
• Handle incoming crisis calls, make referrals, and complete assessments as necessary.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships without disclosing personal or social information to patients, and follow the Professional Boundary Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed