ADMISSIONS RN- Float- Evening Shift

Forest View Hospital; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse to support patients through the admissions process and ensure smooth transitions to the unit. The role includes documentation of medical histories, ongoing assessments, and crisis support within a fast-paced environment.

The position may involve floating between admissions and floor, with shifts potentially starting in late afternoon and extending into the evening during peak times.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Michigan.
• Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory and practice.
• 2 years of psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
• Must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination or qualify for exemption on medical/religious grounds.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professional attitude with patients, families, and staff during admissions.
• Provides support to ease patient anxiety during admissions.
• Documents patient medical history and findings as part of assessment and admissions process.
• Accompanies patient to the unit and assists with transition to the floor.
• Handles admissions process efficiently despite interruptions and time constraints.
• Maintains knowledge of nursing laws, hospital policies, and procedures.
• Manages crisis calls, makes referrals, and completes assessments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (MI)

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.

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

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.

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.