Intake Psych RN- PRN

Forest View Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Psychiatric Triage/Intake RN for night shift positions with 12-hour shifts. Responsible for patient assessments and admissions, the candidate must demonstrate a high level of sensitivity, sound judgment, and professionalism. Required qualifications include a current nursing license in Michigan, prior psychiatric nursing or assessment experience, and CPR/BLS certification. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment at Forest View Hospital, a private specialty facility with over 45 years of service.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice nursing in Michigan.
• Experience in psychiatric nursing or assessment is required.
• Current CPR or BLS certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates sensitivity and sound judgment when relating to patients.
• Documents patients’ medical history and assessments.
• Handles incoming crisis calls and makes referrals.

Skills

Mental and emotional tolerance sensitivity

Diplomacy and sound judgment

Ability to relate professionally with patients

Education

Current license to practice nursing in Michigan

Previous Psychiatric Nursing or Assessment experience

Current CPR or BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

The Psychiatric Triage/Intake RN works closely with other 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.

Essential Job 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 intake and 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.
• Handle incoming crisis calls, make referrals and complete assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Night Shift Positions Open (2 open roles) – 12 hour shifts.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Michigan (or eligible to receive or renew).
• Previous Psychiatric Nursing or Assessment experience.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.

EEO Statement

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