Registered Nurse - Inpatient Psych

Henry Ford Health Care; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking an experienced registered nurse for inpatient adult psychiatric care. The role supports a 27-bed unit with a collaborative team of psychiatrists and behavioral health techs, delivering compassionate patient care on a 36-hour weekly night schedule.

Responsibilities include using the nursing process, documenting care, and guiding families. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred, with Michigan RN licensure and BCLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of compassionate, quality patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
• Identify and implement solutions for variances from patient goals.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

General Summary

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500

Schedule: 36 hours per week, Night Shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating every other weekend and observed holiday

About the Department:

Henry Ford St John Hospital’s Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit is a 27-bed unit specializing in behavioral health. We support the medical and mental well being of our patients throughout their stay, an average of 5-10 days (longer depending on their specific need). We operate as a team for the wellbeing of all our patients, and we are supported by three Psychiatrists and multiple Behavioral Health Technicians daily.

Our beautifully renovated unit (January 2024) is designed with our patients in mind. Our close-knit unit fosters a growth mindset encouraging voluntary participation in shared governance, and educational development. We welcome nursing candidates with at least one year of prior medical nursing experience, who are willing to learn all about behavioral health. Come join our team!

What You Will Do:

• Lead the coordination and delivery of compassionate, quality patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate pertinent patient/family information to the healthcare team.
• Identify and implement solutions for variances from patient goals.

What We Offer:

Join a collaborative environment where you can grow your career, contribute to mission-driven work, and engage in continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS).
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.