RN - Behavioral Health (+ Shift Differentials) in Southfield, Michigan at Straith Hospital

Key Responsibilities:

Administer medications as prescribed and monitor patients for therapeutic response, side effects, and adverse reactions, particularly psychotropic medications.Provide patient and family centered education regarding diagnoses, medications, and individualized treatment plans.Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, comprehensive, and high-quality care.Perform ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs, and provide or coordinate appropriate nursing interventions.Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized nursing care plans based on assessed needs and patient progress.Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.Deliver nursing care within the standards and scope of practice defined by the applicable State Nurse Practice Act, as well as facility and corporate policies, procedures, and protocols.Accurately receive, clarify, and transcribe physician orders, including verbal orders, in accordance with established policies and procedures.Continuously monitor patient status, promptly identifying changes in condition and documenting relevant clinical information.Ensure initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and reflect individualized, assessed needs.Demonstrate consistent adherence to infection control practices, including universal precautions, when providing direct patient care.Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with established guidelines.Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with patients by demonstrating professionalism, appropriate boundaries, respect for personal space, focused engagement, and therapeutic detachment.Maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards in all patient care activities.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Registered Nurse program). New graduates welcome.Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of MichiganMinimum of one year of nursing experience preferred; prior experience in psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance use disorder settings is strongly preferred.Current BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe).Demonstrated strong communication, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.Experience in an inpatient, residential, or acute behavioral health care setting is preferred.

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