Psychiatric Registered Nurse RN Per Diem

Southridge Behavioral Hospital; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Southridge Behavioral Hospital in Byron Township, MI, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join a state-of-the-art facility affiliated with UHS and other partners. The RN coordinates patient care with the interdisciplinary team and guides Mental Health Technicians to ensure safety and comfort.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program and Michigan RN license, with at least three years in psychiatric settings.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and evaluates patient care through the interdisciplinary team.
• Oversees and directs Mental Health Technicians to ensure patient safety and needs.

Education

RN license (Michigan)

Nursing degree (RN)

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!

More information about Southridge can be found online: 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.

Southridge also has a focus on furthering your Education and Career Development:

• Career ladder focus with opportunities to cross train, build skills and grow in leadership
• Tuition reimbursement assistance program
• Tuition savings through a partnership with Chamberlain University
• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

Hours and Location:

Flexible Per Diem options.

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.

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 steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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