Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Pontiac, MI is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health department. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care using the nursing process and working with the healthcare team to uphold professional standards.

Schedule is full-time with 72 hours per pay period. Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, interventions, and evaluating responses, with emphasis on patient/family-centered care and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Michigan is required.
• Graduate of an approved school of Nursing is required.
• ACLS is required for certain units; BCLS is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient.
• Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs.
• Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs.
• Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions.
• Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment, and professional development.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Nursing interventions

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

RN licensure (Michigan)

Graduate of an approved school of Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Carries out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines. Directs, coordinates and delegates activities in order to foster patient / family centered care.

Department

Behavioral Health

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

7a-7:30p

Daily Work Times

72

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient.
• Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs.
• Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs.
• Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions.
• Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment, and professional development.

Qualifications

Required

• RN licensure
• BCLS
• ACLS for required for certain units.
• Graduate of an approved school of Nursing

Preferred

• One year experience in department clinical specialty
• BSN

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26004044
• Daily Work Times: 7a-730p
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes