RN Behavioral Health

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with contributions

Job summary

Corewell Health is looking for a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health Unit in Saint Joseph, Michigan. The role involves caring for patients with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders, utilizing patient-family centered care principles and ensuring quality nursing care.

Offering a sign-on bonus, this full-time position includes a night shift and a commitment to professional development through a comprehensive benefits package including medical, financial, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing degree required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years.
• Must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Incorporate patient-family centered care principles.
• Document patient education and learning in health records.

Skills

Behavioral health/psychiatric care experience

Patient-family centered care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Associates in Nursing

Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity! (external candidates only).

About The Unit

This unit is a 26-bed inpatient behavioral/mental health unit. This unit’s primary specialty is psychiatric and substance abuse disorder patients. The average length of stay is 7-10 days. The patient population will include depression, anxiety related disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health related behavioral issues. RNs will care for patients requiring refocusing and regaining mental health, inpatient rehab for substance abuse, and detoxification. Nurse to patient ratio 1:7 for regular BH patients, we may need you to be 1:1 or 1:2 or more depending on staffing needs and the acuity in the unit as a whole.

About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals

The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.

Scope of Work

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.

Qualifications

Required

• Associates in Nursing
• Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years
• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN)
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days

Preferred

• Specialty Certification highly recommended
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric care

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Behavioral Health Unit D 1 St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

We may provide assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.