Psych Nurse (RN) Temporary Assignment, Premium Pay, Night Shift

Universal Health Services; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Southridge Behavioral Hospital, a facility affiliated with Universal Health Services, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join as a temporary assignment for 16 weeks on 12-hour night shifts in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves coordinating patient care and supervising Mental Health Technicians to ensure safety and well-being.

Educationally, candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with Michigan RN licensure and at least three years of psychiatric experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility.
• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate patient care through collaborative efforts with the interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee and direct the Mental Health Technicians on their units to provide for the safety and needs of the patients.
• Ensure quality patient care during the unit operations and night shift coverage.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

RN license

3+ years psychiatric experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Psychiatric Registered Nurse position as we continue our successful opening!

This position supports our team as a Temporary Assignment for 16 weeks on 12 hour night shifts, with the possibility of extension for up to 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for RNs who are interested gaining hands-on experience in Psychiatric Care without a long-term commitment. As a temporary position this is not eligible for our benefit programs, we offer a set pay of $60/hour. Current or recent employees of UHS are not eligible for this program.

More information about Southridge can be found online at: https://southridgebh.com/

Position Description

The Registered Nurse RN coordinates and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. They oversee and direct the Mental Health Technicians on their units to provide for the safety and needs of the patients.

Location and Hours

7pm to 7:30am, three shifts a week, including every other weekend. We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing required.

Experience: A minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

License: Registered Nurse RN license issued by the State of Michigan required.

If you would like to learn more before applying, please call or text Valerie at 616-500-4581 or email at [e-mail]

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500® corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 101,500 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 29 acute care inpatient facilities, 346 behavioral health inpatient facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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