Registered Nurse- Mental Health Care

Main Job Duties

The RN checks the needs of patients, makes a care plan with a team of other health professionals, and updates the care plan as necessary.

Works together with doctors to provide and organize care for patients and groups of patients.

Helps teach patients and their families about what they need to know. They also help with planning for discharge and aftercare.

Ensures a safe environment for patients and staff, both individually and in groups.

Responsible for writing down, reporting, and checking all important information according to the rules of the workplace. Monitors patient safety and informs doctors about any risks that could cause problems.

Creates a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for clients by following quality standards and maintaining professionalism. Builds good relationships with staff and clients.

Provides care in different healthcare settings and works with diverse patient populations. Identifies what each patient needs and offers caring, person-centered support.

Acts as a leader, guiding and coordinating the work of other staff and helping them grow professionally. Reviews and uses patient care protocols and standards. Gives ideas for improvements.

Uses resources wisely and promotes their careful use.

May train direct care staff and oversee medication and physical health tasks in a program.

Might help with scheduling and staffing and getting approvals for patient care.

Models the mission and values of the organization, maintaining a professional image through appearance, attitude, behavior, time management, and communication. Offers spiritual, emotional, social, and physical support to patients.

Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience:

Must be licensed to work as a nurse in Michigan.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.

May need to know psychiatric nursing concepts, which comes from finishing a nursing program.

Previous clinical experience is needed, but new graduates can be considered, especially if they have experience in psychiatric or emergency departments.

Skills and Abilities:

Can provide care that respects different cultures and communities.

Needs professional knowledge of psychiatric nursing from an accredited school.

Should have physical and emotional strength to handle various patient needs.

Must be able to work in a challenging environment.

Requires analytical skills to collect and understand complex patient information and discuss it with team members as needed.

A valid Michigan driver’s license may be required.

State License Requirement:

Must have a license to practice in Michigan.

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