Psychiatric Registered Nurse - $55 Float

StoneCrest Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

StoneCrest Center in Detroit is seeking a part-time float Psychiatric RN to join our inpatient team. The role offers compensation at $55 per hour with a set schedule, and requires weekend rotation for weekend coverage.

The RN will assess behavioral and physical health needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate nursing care according to state regulations and facility policies. Shift options include day and night blocks.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/SUD experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within nursing practice standards and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Monitor patient status and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or complications.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic rapport with patients.

Skills

RN license

De-escalation

CPR certified

Education

RN degree or diploma

Job description

Join the StoneCrest Center team and make a difference every day! We are Detroit's leading Mental Health and Psychiatric Hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD).

This float Psychiatric RN role is a part-time status posiiton without benefits. The hourly pay is $55/hr.

This position is a set schedule with 2-12 hour shifts week 1, and 3-12 shifts week 2 of the scheduling block. Our part-time status float Psychiatric RN role will require a weekend rotation.

Shift Options Available

• Part-time/Day Shift: 7:00a.m.-7:30p.m. (2-12 hour shifts week 1 and 3-12 hour shifts week 2 - will require weekend rotation).
• Part-time/Night Shift: 7:00p.m.-7:30a.m. (2-12 hour shifts week 1 and 3-12 hour shifts week 2 - will require weekend rotation).

Registered Nurse Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education/Licensure/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use disorder (SUD) nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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