Registered Nurse (Psych/Behavioral Health)

Registered Nurse (Psych/Behavioral Health)
Location: Battle Creek, MI
New Graduates are welcome to apply!
Schedule: Full-time (Days and Nights)

Position Overview:
This role provides critical support in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and delivering high-quality medical care for clients. The RN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, assist direct care staff, and ensure effective coordination of healthcare services.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides a comprehensive nursing assessment identifying resident needs, problems, capabilities and limitations.
• Records and transcribes physicians' written and verbal orders. Carries out or delegates STAT orders immediately.
• Communicates with other clinical team members observations and recommendations for residents' plan of care; providing input into the treatment team process.
• Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and brings to the attending physician's attention.
• Documents the administration of medication (including PRN) in according to established policies and procedures.
• Coordinates all pharmacy and laboratory orders, delivery, and refills with the appropriate vendors.
• Responsible for the security of all controlled medications kept in the facility and monitors the administration and accurate recording of use.
• Administers medications according to physician orders and medication administration record.
• Able to administer several differing types of injections including Tubersol PPD reading, Long Acting Antipsychotic injectables, other Intramuscular Injections as ordered.
• Provides, structures, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
• Documents observations in nursing assessment and weekly notes in electronic charting system, Best Notes, in accordance with facility policy in a timely manner. Documentation reflects plan of care outlined in the Master Treatment Plan.
• Documentation reflects ongoing assessment of resident behaviors and feelings as expressed, and are addressed appropriately within the program or with referral.
• Prepares residents for home pass or discharge through individualized counseling and instruction prior to discharge in a clear and concise manner; providing written instructions if needed.
• Provides education to residents and families about medications, side effects, contraindications, and physical symptoms through individual counseling and group counseling.
• Provides review of clinical records for accuracy and quality documentation.
• Assists in the coordination of admissions, transfers, and discharges to provide a smooth and efficient flow of communication.
• Coordinates facility infection control program; ensuring staff and residents meet policy and procedure requirements.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Michigan.
• 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience strongly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs.
• Capable of prolonged standing, walking, and other physical activities as required.

Benefits:

• Team-driven culture based on our 5 Star Service Commitment
• Multiple Career Development Pathways
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available

Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options

• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
• 100% Company Paid Life & ADD
• 401K with Company Match

For more information, please reach out to Lara Clark: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io/ Email: View email address on click.appcast.io