Psych RN - Partial Hospitalization Program New Grads Welcome

Universal Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Psych RN for its Partial Hospitalization Program. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing school and current Michigan RN licensure; 6–12 months in psychiatric nursing preferred.

New grads are welcome to apply. You will assess, plan, implement care, conduct education groups, and assist with discharge planning in a supportive inpatient/outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 6–12 months of psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Michigan.
• CPR/Handle With Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop an initial nursing treatment plan for admitted patients.
• Assess, plan, and deliver care for patients with co-occurring disorders.
• Continuously assess and reassess patient’s medical and psychiatric status and needs.
• Participate with team members in planning and implementing the patient’s treatment plan.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and assist with discharge planning.
• Provide nursing interventions and education groups as scheduled.
• Administer medication teaching, assess side effects and efficacy, and assist with informed consent.
• Communicate medication instructions to patients and families and ensure prescriptions are sent home.
• Adhere to infection control policies and nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Psychiatric nursing

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Education

RN licensure in Michigan

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

CPR

Job description

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Psych RN for its Partial Hospitalization Program. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing school and current Michigan RN licensure; 6–12 months in psychiatric nursing preferred.

New grads are welcome to apply. You will assess, plan, implement care, conduct education groups, and assist with discharge planning in a supportive inpatient/outpatient setting.