Psychiatric Services RN

Local 459; Saginaw, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career-Pathing Opportunities

Paid Training

Employee Referral Bonus

HealthBar Services

Job summary

Hope Network in Michigan is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Nurse (RN/BSN) to join our residential, crisis, and community-based programs. Provide nursing care, assess health status, administer medications, coordinate with psychiatrists and care teams, and ensure HIPAA compliant documentation.

Requires MI RN licensure, driver’s license, 4+ years in psychiatric nursing, and strong communication. On-call nights/weekends/holidays; flexible scheduling; opportunity to contribute to recovery-based care

Qualifications

• RN or BSN required or equivalent.
• Active State of Michigan RN licensure.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Four or more years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of recovery-based care, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and related frameworks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet documentation timelines.
• Comfort using technology including MS Office and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing services across residential, crisis, and community-based programs.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, APPs, and care teams to coordinate treatment.
• Support individuals with recovery-based, person-centered, trauma-informed care.
• Conduct psychiatric/health assessments, screenings, and ongoing monitoring.
• Lead and support medication administration and pharmaceutical management.
• Identify and respond to emergencies using standard crisis intervention practices.
• Participate in treatment planning, care coordination, and referrals.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in audits, meetings, and quality initiatives.
• May supervise LPNs and provide coaching.
• Participate in on-call nursing coverage as assigned.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Stages of Change

Family Psychoeducation

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independent work

On-call flexibility

Education

RN or BSN

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

We are helping people overcome. Join us.

Each year at Hope Network, 2,800+ talented professionals serve individuals across 280 unique locations. Together, we create opportunities for recovery, independence, and meaningful lives.

Why Join Our Team?

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career-Pathing Opportunities

Paid Training

Employee Referral Bonus

• HealthBar Services

What You’ll Do:

Provide psychiatric nursing services across residential, crisis, and community-based programs in alignment with model fidelity and program needs.

Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and internal/external care teams to coordinate psychiatric and medical treatment.

Support individuals served through recovery-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent nursing care.

Conduct psychiatric and health assessments, screenings, AIMS testing, and ongoing monitoring of treatment progress.

Lead and support medication administration, monitoring, and pharmaceutical management under appropriate clinical oversight.

Identify and respond to emergency or crisis situations using accepted clinical and crisis intervention practices.

Participate in treatment planning, goal setting, care coordination, and referrals to community resources.

Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Participate in audits, reporting, staff meetings, and quality, safety, and satisfaction initiatives.

May provide clinical supervision and support for LPNs, including performance oversight and coaching.

Participate in on-call nursing coverage as assigned, including emergency response.

Anticipated Work Schedule:

Flexible schedule based on program needs

On-call availability required, including nights, weekends, or holidays as assigned

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Active State of Michigan RN Licensure

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record per Hope Network policy

Four or more years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferred

Knowledge of recovery-based care, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Trauma-Informed Care, Seeking Safety, and Family Psychoeducation

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet documentation timelines

Comfort using technology including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic systems

Demonstrated professionalism, emotional maturity, and sound clinical judgment

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our strength lies in ourdiversity—empowering us to meet the unique needs of over 34,000 individuals we serve each year. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the diverse perspectives that each team member brings to our mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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