Registered Nurse - 2 S Behavioral Health Department New

Department: 2 S Behavioral Health Department

Daily Work Times: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Shift: Nights

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Position Summary:

Assesses, plans, provides, and evaluates direct patient care to patients in the Behavioral Health Unit. Assures the quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Michigan nurse Practice Act, McLaren Lapeer Region, and nursing department standards. Utilizing the nursing process, functions primarily in direct patient care. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patient rights. Begins leadership and preceptor participation when performance demonstrates ability.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conducts, documents, and communicates patient assessments
• Observes patient behavior and reports potential problem situations to Charge Nurse and physicians
• Administers medications to patient as directed and documents in patient chart
  
  

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must possess valid State of Michigan Nursing License
• BLS certified within 30 days of hire
• CPI within 6 months of hire
  
  

Preferred:

• Previous work experience in inpatient psychiatric nursing
• Minimum 1 year of experience as staff nurse
  
  

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26001097
• Daily Work Times: 7:00pm - 7:00am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes