Unit Educator - Behavioral Health - Full Time - Days

Henry Ford Health System; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System is seeking a dedicated Nurse for the inpatient psychiatric unit at Wyandotte Hospital. The role involves planning and evaluating nursing education and quality improvement activities while providing compassionate care to patients with mental illness. Ideal candidates will have a BSN and current Michigan RN licensure, with a strong understanding of mental health protocols.

Qualifications

• Four years clinical experience with defined patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements and evaluates educational and quality improvement activities.
• Role-models excellence in patient care through clinical practice.
• Completes assessments to determine appropriate level of care for psychiatric patients.

Skills

Knowledge of Michigan Mental Health code

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current Michigan RN licensure

Job description

General Summary:

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Development Educators, plans, implements and evaluates educational and quality improvement activities on the nursing unit. Role-models excellence in patient care through clinical practice, continuous quality improvement and integration of new nursing knowledge into practice. Adheres to all standards of nursing care and standards within the job description.

The inpatient psychiatric unit at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is a 38-licensed bed adult unit caring for both voluntary and involuntary patients with a mental illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment team consists of Nurses, Behavioral Health Technicians, Case Managers, Occupational and Recreational Therapists, Psychiatrists, a Nurse Practitioner, and a Clinical Psychologist. The unit has an engaged leadership team of the Director of Behavioral Health Services, Nurse Manager, Assistant Clinical Manager, and Unit Educator.

The Psychiatric Assessment Services (PAS) department at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is a 5-bed department located in the Emergency Department and staffed with RNs and Behavioral Health Technicians. All patients presenting to the ED with a chief complaint which is psychiatric in nature are placed in our ligature resistant PAS department where our Nurses and Case Managers complete an assessment to determine what level of care is needed. They provide compassionate care while working with our patients, their families and other community partners to ensure our patients receive the appropriate level of care. Ideal nursing candidates possess knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health code and insurance authorization process.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.


• Current Michigan RN licensure required.


• Equivalent of four years clinical experience with defined patient population preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital


• Department: WH - Nursing Prof Development


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable