Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Acadia

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Detroit, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive care for psychiatric patients by assessing physical and behavioral health needs and implementing nursing care plans. Maintain medical records and communicate professionally with patients, families, and physicians to ensure effective treatment.

Qualifications

You have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license or are eligible to practice nursing in your state. You have one year of nursing experience, with previous psychiatric or substance use disorder nursing experience being a plus.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR

de-escalation certification

restraint certification

First aid

Job Description

Join our StoneCrest Center Nursing Team!

New grads welcome to apply!

AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS:

FT / Nights: 7pm-7:30am (3-12 hour shifts with an every other weekend rotation)

FT / Days: 7am-7:30pm (3-12 hour shifts with an every other weekend rotation)

Join the StoneCrest Center team and make a difference every day! We are Detroit's leading Mental Health and Psychiatric Hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD).

Total Rewards for our Nurses Include:

  • Health & Wellness – Take care of yourself and your loved ones with medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement Ready – Secure your future with our 401(k) plan and company match—it’s never too early to start planning for tomorrow.
  • Paid Time Off – Recharge with a PTO package that includes vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave.
  • Professional Growth – Step into an industry-leading opportunity with growth potential like no other.

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans.
  • Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
  • Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
  • Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
  • Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
  • Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
  • Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
  • Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
  • Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
  • Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
  • Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
  • Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
  • Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
  • One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use disorder (SUD) nursing experience a plus
  • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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