RN Behavioral Health

Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity! (external candidates only) About the Unit This unit is a 26-bed inpatient behavioral/mental health unit. This unit’s primary specialty is psychiatric and substance abuse disorder patients. The average length of stay is 7-10 days. The patient population will include depression, anxiety related disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health related behavioral issues. RNs will care for patients requiring refocusing and regaining mental health, inpatient rehab for substance abuse, and detoxification. Nurse to patient ratio 1:7 for regular BH patients, we may need you to be 1:1 or 1:2 or more depending on staffing needs and the acuity in the unit as a whole. About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan. Scope of Work The RN, under the ANA scope of practice, utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record. Qualifications Required Associate in Nursing Bachelor in Nursing within 5 years Graduates from a non‑accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination. MI Registered Nurse (RN) Successful completion of a competency‑based orientation program AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days Preferred Specialty Certification highly recommended Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric care Benefits Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more. On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Employment Details Department: Behavioral Health Unit D 1 St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36 Hours of Work: 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Days Worked: Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend Equal Employment Opportunity Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. We may request assistance in completing the application process by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr