Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - 36 hours - Midnights

Job Title

The inpatient psychiatric unit at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is a 38-licensed bed adult unit caring for both voluntary and involuntary patients with a mental illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment team consists of Nurses, Behavioral Health Technicians, Case Managers, Occupational and Recreational Therapists, Psychiatrists, a Nurse Practitioner, and a Clinical Psychologist. The unit has an engaged leadership team of the Director of Behavioral Health Services, Nurse Manager, Assistant Clinical Manager, and Unit Educator.

The Psychiatric Assessment Services (PAS) department at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is a 5-bed department located in the Emergency Department and staffed with RNs and Behavioral Health Technicians. All patients presenting to the ED with a chief complaint which is psychiatric in nature are placed in our ligature resistant PAS department where our Nurses and Case Managers complete an assessment to determine what level of care is needed. They provide compassionate care while working with our patients, their families and other community partners to ensure our patients receive the appropriate level of care. Ideal nursing candidates possess knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health code and insurance authorization process.

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.