Youth & Family Psychiatric RN - Acute Care Shift

New Oakland Family Services; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

New Oakland Family Centers is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Youth and Family Care Connection in Pontiac, MI. The role operates in a stabilization unit within a 24/7 crisis setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality acute care.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, safety monitoring, medication administration, discharge planning, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred; active Michigan RN license required.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience; psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments upon admission and document per clinic policies.
• Perform regular safety checks and monitor consumers in the unit.
• Administer medications per physician orders and educate patients on meds.
• Assist in discharge planning and ensure medication refills are provided.
• Maintain medication/treatment records and audit first aid kits monthly.
• Document incidents and restraint reports in accordance with policy.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree

Active Michigan RN license

Job description

New Oakland Family Centers is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Youth and Family Care Connection in Pontiac, MI. The role operates in a stabilization unit within a 24/7 crisis setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality acute care.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, safety monitoring, medication administration, discharge planning, and accurate documentation.