Psych RN - Nights Weekend Shift with Premium

Forest View Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend Premium Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Basic Life Insurance

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a part-time Psych RN for weekend night shifts. The position involves providing nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, assisting in crisis management, and developing treatment plans. Candidates need to be licensed RNs in Michigan with experience in psych nursing. Benefits include a weekend premium pay and comprehensive medical plans. The role requires effective communication and clinical competencies in psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 6–12 months of previous Psych Nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in providing general nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a warm and welcoming environment for new RNs.
• Acts as backup point of contact when Charge is unavailable.
• Provides leadership in crisis behavioral management.
• Develops initial nursing treatment plans for admitted patients.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis behavioral management

Nursing process development

Clinical competency

Education

RN licensure in Michigan

Graduation from accredited nursing school

Psych nursing experience

Tools

CPR 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 bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Psych RN - Weekend Nights shift.

The Psych RN provides nursing care to patients on each clinical unit as assigned, utilizing the nursing process. Patient population serviced includes both adolescents and adults. Patients are hospitalized for a broad variety of psychiatric disorders, including mood, anxiety, and thought disorders. Patients may also require treatment in specialty programming for trauma, eating disorders, and dual diagnosis (both substance abuse and psychiatric issues). This position actively supports, promotes and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision and Values of Forest View Hospital using our Service Excellence program.

This is a part-time, 24-hour a week position (12-hour shifts – 7:00 pm–7:30 am).

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Promotes a warm and welcoming environment when paired with newly hired RNs, providing training, guidance, and support that is consistent with patient care, safety standards, and policy and procedure. Responds to questions in a respectful manner. Reports concerns promptly when identified.
• Acts as back‑up point of contact for direction of other unit staff members when Charge is unavailable.
• Provides leadership to other personnel in crisis behavioral management.
• Utilizing the nursing process, the RN develops an initial nursing treatment plan for each admitted patient.
• Competent in assessing, planning, and delivering care for patients with co‑occurring disorders, eating disorders, and trauma backgrounds.
• Directs and participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assists with discharge planning and works with patient at time of discharge.

Benefit Highlights

• Weekend Premium Pay
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Basic Life Insurance of 1× your salary
• Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
• Pet Insurance and much more

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 6–12 months of previous Psych Nursing experience preferred, demonstrating a strong understanding of the unit they will be assisting in leadership.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in providing general nursing care. Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory.
• CPR/Handle With Care certification preferred.

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