RN - Behavioral Health (+Shift Differentials)

Straith Hospital; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Retirement plan

Professional development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Straith Hospital in Southfield, MI seeks an experienced RN for Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing with a 7:00PM-7:30AM shift. Starting at $38.00 per hour plus shift differentials. You will join a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient unit focused on pediatric neurodiverse care and autism-focused behavioral health.

New graduates are welcome; BLS/ACLS required; PALS preferred. The role involves medication administration, care planning, and family education in a supportive, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; new graduates welcome.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in Michigan.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience in inpatient behavioral health care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor therapeutic response, side effects, and adverse reactions, including psychotropic meds.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Perform ongoing assessments of physical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs and provide nursing interventions.
• Develop and update individualized nursing care plans based on patient progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR per regulatory and organizational standards.
• Deliver nursing care within state nursing practice act and facility policies.
• Accurately receive, clarify, and transcribe physician orders per policies.
• Monitor patient status and document changes in condition.
• Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain infection control practices and universal precautions.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

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RN - Behavioral Health (+Shift Differentials)

Full Time Southfield, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1010

Full Time: Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing
7:00PM-7:30AM Shift
Starting at $38.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
The RN will provide direct psychiatric nursing care to pediatric patients within our specialized Inpatient Psychiatric Developmental Disability Unit. The preferred candidate will possess experience in child and adolescent psychiatric care and demonstrate a strong commitment to serving neurodiverse populations. This role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to develop and implement individualized, comprehensive treatment plans.

This position is well suited for a motivated and innovative nurse who is committed to working in an inpatient setting. It offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for nursing professionals interested in the expanding field of Applied Behavior Analysis and autism-focused psychiatric care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor patients for therapeutic response, side effects, and adverse reactions, particularly psychotropic medications.
• Provide patient and family centered education regarding diagnoses, medications, and individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, comprehensive, and high-quality care.
• Perform ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs, and provide or coordinate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized nursing care plans based on assessed needs and patient progress.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Deliver nursing care within the standards and scope of practice defined by the applicable State Nurse Practice Act, as well as facility and corporate policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Accurately receive, clarify, and transcribe physician orders, including verbal orders, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitor patient status, promptly identifying changes in condition and documenting relevant clinical information.
• Ensure initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and reflect individualized, assessed needs.
• Demonstrate consistent adherence to infection control practices, including universal precautions, when providing direct patient care.
• Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with patients by demonstrating professionalism, appropriate boundaries, respect for personal space, focused engagement, and therapeutic detachment.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards in all patient care activities.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Registered Nurse program). New graduates welcome.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Michigan
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred; prior experience in psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance use disorder settings is strongly preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe).
• Demonstrated strong communication, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience in an inpatient, residential, or acute behavioral health care setting is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Supportive and collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care.
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Professional development, training, and growth opportunities.
• Non-Profit Hospital allowing eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through behavioral health and psychiatric care.