ADMISSIONS RN- Float- Evening Shift

Forest View Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Plans

401(K) with company match

PTO 6.46 hours biweekly

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Student Loan Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse to float between admissions and the floor, supporting patients and families. The role focuses on accurate history taking, vitals, and coordinating care to ensure a smooth transition to the unit.

Shifts may be 4x10s or 3x12s with late afternoons/evenings during peak admissions. The ideal candidate holds Michigan RN licensure, has knowledge of psychiatric nursing, and up to 2 years of psychiatric experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory and practice.
• 2 years of previous psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in providing general nursing care.
• COVID-19 vaccination status or valid exemption documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and obtain medical history, current medications and health updates.
• Document patients' medical history and findings during admissions.
• Assess and reassess patient’s psychiatric status and care needs.
• Accompany patient to unit and assist with transition to the floor.
• Handle admissions with professionalism and under time constraints.
• Maintain knowledge of hospital policies and legal aspects of nursing.
• Respond to crisis calls and make referrals as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN licensure

Psychiatric nursing knowledge

Crisis management

Job description

Responsibilities

Benefits Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 6.46 hour biweekly accrued
• Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Student LoanReimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance and much more

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Admissions Registered Nurse.

The Admissions Nurse works closely with Admissions and Referral Center (ARC) staff, the physicians, and the patient and their families to establish trust and rapport when interviewing a patient’s medical history, current medications, current health updates, vitals, and the nursing processes to both adult and adolescents to ensure the patients experiences a seamless transition to the unit. This position will work as a Float Nurse between admissions and the floor.

May work 4- 10 hour shifts or 3- 12 hour shifts with the expectation that the shift would start in the late afternoon and work into the evening during peak admissions times.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance sensitivity, diplomacy, sound judgment, and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families and co-workers throughout the admissions process.
• Provides support and concern for the patient to ease anxiety during the admissions process.
• Responsible for documentation of patients’ medical history, and findings as part of the assessment and admissions process, continually assesses and reassesses the patient’s medical and psychiatric status and changing needs.
• Accompanies the patient to the unit and assists with the transition to the unit.
• Performs duties with frequent interruptions, in close quarters and under time constraints in a professional manner.
• Maintains a current knowledge of the legal aspects of nursing and of the policies, procedures and regulations of the hospital.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle incoming crisis calls, make referrals and complete assessments as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory and practice.
• 2 years of previous psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in providing general nursing care.
• Must present proof of COVID -19 Vaccination status or request an exemption due to a qualifying medical reason or a religious exemption based on sincerely held religious beliefs.

EEO Statement

Forest View Hospital is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Forest View Hospital is an equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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