Registered Nurse (RN) - PT Days Adult Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) Position

Havenwyck Hospital (a UHS facility) is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. The ultimate goal of our dedicated staff is to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care for psychiatric patients, including child, adolescent and chemical dependency patients using the nursing process. This position also assesses mental health needs, develops nursing diagnoses, identifies outcomes, plans and evaluates nursing care. In addition, this position monitors the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician, and ensures the safety and provides milieu management and crisis intervention strategies. Participates in the development, interpretation and implementation of the department's philosophy, objectives, standards, policies and procedures. Utilizes the nursing process in planning, providing and evaluating each patient's care, and produces a written nursing assessment and up-to-date individualized care plan. Develops measurable goals on the Individualized Treatment Plan that are mutually set with the treatment team and patient. Modifies nursing component of the Master Treatment Plan as required by changing patient needs, as determined by evaluation of care administered and established standards of care. Keeps treatment plan updated; reviews the plan with patients.

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. Current status as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan required. One year of nursing experience in a psychiatric setting preferred. Current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred. Current certification in BLS/CPR preferred. Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.