Psych RN for PHP: Partial Hospitalization Program

UHS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a TEMP Psych RN for our Partial Hospitalization Program. New grads are welcome to apply, joining a private 108‑bed behavioral health facility serving children, adolescents and adults.

The RN provides nursing care using the nursing process, develops initial treatment plans, conducts assessments, participates in discharge planning, and offers medication teaching and education groups within a safe, therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 6-12 months of previous Psych Nursing preferred, demonstrating a strong understanding of the unit they will be assisting in leadership.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
• CPR/Handle With Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop an initial nursing treatment plan for each admitted patient.
• Assess, plan, and deliver care for patients with co-occurring disorders.
• Continually assess and reassess the patient’s medical and psychiatric status and changing needs.
• Participates with other team members in planning and implementing the patient’s treatment plan.
• Directs and participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assists with discharge planning and works with patient’s discharges.
• Provides nursing interventions and education groups in accordance with the program and schedule.
• Medication teaching activities, assessment of medication side effects and medication efficacy, and assists physicians in obtaining informed consent.
• Communicates with patients and parents the appropriate procedure for sending medication to the PHP program, and provides education about those medications.
• Maintains professionalism and adheres to the determined standards of care and performance.
• Accurately transcribes physician orders according to nursing policy and procedure.
• Adheres to the Infection Control policies and procedures of the hospital and follows standard precautions at all times.
• Assesses and reassesses patient’s pain and provides nursing care as needed.
• Attend Monthly Clinical Staff meetings or read minutes and sign form of
• Maintains and stays current with nursing standards of care and nursing practices.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle incoming crisis calls, make referrals and complete assessments as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain therapeutic relationships, which do not allow self-disclosure of personal/social information to patients and adheres to the Professional Boundary Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing skills

Psych nursing

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure in Michigan

Psych Nursing experience preferred

CPR/Handle With Care preferred

Job description

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a TEMP Psych RN for our Partial Hospitalization Program. New grads are welcome to apply, joining a private 108‑bed behavioral health facility serving children, adolescents and adults.

The RN provides nursing care using the nursing process, develops initial treatment plans, conducts assessments, participates in discharge planning, and offers medication teaching and education groups within a safe, therapeutic milieu.