RN - PHP (PRN)

Universal Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Universal Health Services' Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for our Partial Hospitalization Program. New grads are welcome to apply.

The TEMP Psych RN provides nursing care to patients on each unit, conducts assessments, develops initial treatment plans, and participates in discharge planning. You will educate patients and families, monitor medications, and support a safe, therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 6-12 months of previous Psych Nursing preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Michigan.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in general nursing care; basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory.
• CPR/Handle With Care certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develops initial nursing treatment plan using the nursing process.
• Assess and plan care for patients with co-occurring disorders.
• Continuously assess patient’s medical and psychiatric status.
• Collaborate with team to implement treatment plans.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic milieu.
• Discharge planning and coordination.
• Provide nursing interventions and education groups.
• Medication teaching and monitor side effects.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately.
• Adhere to infection control and standard precautions.
• Handle crisis calls and make referrals as needed.

Connaissances

Psych Nursing

Nursing Assessment

Care Planning

Medication Education

Crisis Intervention

Discharge Planning

Formation

RN license in Michigan

Accredited nursing program graduate

CPR Certification (preferred)

Description du poste

Responsibilities

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Psych RN in our Partial Hospitalization Program. New grads are welcome to apply!

The TEMP Psych RN provides nursing care to patients on each clinical unit as assigned, utilizing the nursing process. Patient population serviced includes both adolescents and adults.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Utilizing the nursing process, the RN develops an initial nursing treatment plan for each admitted patient.
• Competent in assessing, planning, and delivering care for patients with co-occurring disorders.
• The nurse continually assesses and reassesses the patient’s medical and psychiatric status and changing needs.
• Participates with other team members in planning and implementing the patient’s treatment plan.
• Directs and participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assists with discharge planning and works with patient’s discharges.
• Provides nursing interventions and education groups in accordance with the program and schedule.
• Medication teaching activities, assessment of medication side effects and medication efficacy, and assists physicians in obtaining informed consent.
• Communicates with patients and parents the appropriate procedure for sending medication to the PHP program, and provides education about those medications. Ensures that physician ordered prescriptions are sent home to the parent on the day they are written.
• Maintains professionalism and adheres to the determined standards of care and performance.
• Accurately transcribes physician orders according to nursing policy and procedure.
• Adheres to the Infection Control policies and procedures of the hospital and follows standard precautions at all times.
• Assesses and reassesses patient’s pain and provides nursing care as needed.
• Attend Monthly Clinical Staff meetings or read minutes and sign form of
• Maintains and stays current with nursing standards of care and nursing practices.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle incoming crisis calls, make referrals and complete assessments as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain therapeutic relationships, which do not allow self-disclosure of personal/social information to patients and adheres to the Professional Boundary Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 6-12 months of previous Psych Nursing preferred, demonstrating a strong understanding of the unit they will be assisting in leadership.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in providing general nursing care. Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory
• CPR/Handle With Care certification preferred.

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