RN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Student Loan Repayment

Free Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking a candidate to assess patients' medical needs and monitor medication processes. You will work in a fast-paced environment and provide patient education while ensuring confidentiality. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and an active LPN or RN License in Michigan are required, along with at least three years of experience in related fields. The role offers a rewarding work environment with excellent benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in psychology/psychiatry or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medical needs and monitor medications.
• Administer and track TB skin tests among patients.
• Ensure proper procedures for random drug screenings.
• Document test results in patient files.

Skills

Knowledge in psychiatric and addiction treatment

Relationship building skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Multi-tasking in fast-paced environment

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Understanding of diverse cultures

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Unencumbered State of Michigan LPN or RN License

Job description

Overview

Skywood Recovery Center is a residential treatment facility offering integrated treatment for addiction and mental health conditions. Skywood Recovery provides individual and group therapy, experiential therapy, equine and art therapy, and yoga. Located in Augusta, MI, a convenient drive from Kalamazoo and Lansing, MI, the campus offers a restorative environment with opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

For more information, please visit: www.skywoodrecovery.com

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assessing patients medical needs, monitoring medications, administering and tracking TB skin tests, monitoring random drug screens, and assisting medical providers as needed.

• Completes medical screening and/or assessment of new patients immediately upon admission according to level of care procedures.
• Monitors medication process for individuals living in residential facilities including supervision of medication distribution, supervising self-administration process.
• Prepares Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Provides on-going patient education (group and individual) regarding medications.
• Implements and monitor procedures for random urine drug screens to ensure that each individual is screened as appropriate.
• Ensures that test results are documented in medical file and with patient’s clinician.
• Participates in weekly staff and clinical meetings.
• Cross-trains and supports other areas as needed or requested by Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates a broad base of knowledge in psychiatric and addiction treatment and administration.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Must have general knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required.
• Unencumbered State of Michigan LPN or RN License.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in psychology/psychiatry or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Competitive Wage

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.