RN / Registered Nurse / Psychiatric RN / Mental Health RN

The Behavioral Center of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Behavioral Center of Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Psychiatric/Mental Health role. You will be responsible for administering care, medication tracking, and collaborating with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans. Ideal candidates will be licensed RNs with previous psychiatric nursing experience preferred. Join a reputable healthcare provider dedicated to improving mental health care in the community.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in Michigan required.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• One year of nursing experience in psychiatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication as ordered and tracks electronically.
• Develops and updates patient care plans based on individual needs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assure quality patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Medication Administration

Coping Skills Teaching

Education

Registered Nurse License in Michigan

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

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Qualifications

Current status as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.

Qualifications

Current status as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred).

Duties And Responsibilities

One year of experience in nursing, psychiatric nursing (preferred).

Administers medication as ordered by physicians, tracks electronically.

Utilizes the nursing process in planning, providing and evaluating each patient's care, and produces a written nursing assessment and up-to-date individualized care plan.

Develops measurable goals on the Individualized Treatment Plan that are mutually set with the treatment team and patient.

Modifies the nursing component of the Master Treatment Plan as required by changing patient needs, as determined by evaluation of care administered and established standards of care; keeps treatment plan updated; reviews the plan with patients.

Documents nursing interventions and patient response on progress notes; uses electronic charting.

Provides a safe, therapeutic environment that protects patient rights and develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients; assists patients in developing coping mechanisms to deal with feelings.

Encourages independent behavior in patients in a therapeutic, age-appropriate manner.

Establishes contact with the patient's physician and interdisciplinary team in order to assist in planning the patient's care in a professional manner.

Assesses patient's physical needs and follows up with necessary treatment.

Intervenes to decrease panic in disturbed patient; is able to use appropriate interventions on a daily basis; demonstrates an understanding and follows up with level system.

Admits, discharges and transfers patients based on physician orders, and follows up and completes necessary electronic documentation.

Ensures that patients and families are oriented to the Center and the unit, and deals with family members in a professional, caring manner.

Makes discharge plans for each patient; coordinates with other staff.

Collaborates with members of other disciplines in a professional, helpful manner.

Teaches coping skills to deal with behavior in an age-appropriate manner; teaches patients/families about medications, infection control and general health maintenance.

Observes patient behavior for changes in order to intervene appropriately, guide non-professional nursing staff, communicate changes to appropriate staff, and record changes.

Supervises non-professional nursing staff in provision of quality nursing care by example and as a role model.

Reviews medical records, check physician orders, and records such orders in a timely manner.

Acts as a Charge Nurse when so designated by the Nurse Manager.

Participates in staff development programs and complies with Mandatory in-service requirements.

Attends unit staff meetings and willingly participates in in-services.

Participates in committee activities and program development as required.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining adequate coverage of patients during break times.

Performs other duties in a willing manner or as requested by the Nurse Manager.

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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