Registered Nurse - Night Shift

Brightwell Behavioral Health is a Joint Commission–accredited acute inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Garden City, Michigan, and dedicated to serving Michigan’s adult population. We place a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, providing 24/7 referral and clinical liaison services, seamless admissions, and holistic treatment environments designed for safety and dignity.

If you are interested in joining an amazing group of people who are passionate about helping others during their inpatient psych journey, please keep reading!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process. The RN is directly responsible to the Charge Nurse for quality patient care given to patients in the assigned program.

*The night shift begins at 7pm and ends at 7:30am*

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Michigan.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).
• One year of nursing experience, with an additional year of psychiatric nursing experience (preferred).

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED AND AGE-SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY:

• Adult Population: Age 18 and up
• Sufficient knowledge of Growth and Development to facilitate patients through the Development Tasks of Young Adulthood, Middle Adulthood, and Late Adulthood.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties listed below describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Staff Nurse. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervising Nurse (i.e., Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager) to meet the needs of Brightwell.

• Participate in the development, interpretation, and implementation of Brightwell’s philosophy, objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize the nursing process in planning, providing, and evaluating patient care; produce written nursing assessments and individualized care plans.
• Modify the nursing component of the Master Treatment Plan based on patient needs and keep it updated.
• Document nursing interventions and patient responses on progress notes.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment that protects patient rights.
• Deliver general nursing care as required.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients; assist patients in developing coping mechanisms.
• Set limits on patient behavior in a therapeutic, consistent manner.
• Encourage independent behavior in patients using age-appropriate methods.
• Collaborate with the patient’s physician and interdisciplinary team in planning patient care.
• Assess and address patients' physical needs and provide necessary treatment.
• Maintain current BLS/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification.
• Intervene to decrease panic in disturbed patients; use appropriate interventions daily.
• Apply restraints or impose seclusion in emergencies, following the Seclusion and Restraint Policy.
• Admit, discharge, and transfer patients based on physician orders and complete necessary documentation.
• Ensure patients and families are oriented to Brightwell and treated in a professional, caring manner.
• Develop discharge plans for patients and coordinate with other staff.
• Collaborate with other disciplines in a professional manner.
• Provide patient and family education on coping skills, medications, infection control, and general health maintenance.
• Assist with procedures and physical exams.
• Administer medication.
• Observe patient behavior for changes and intervene as needed; guide non-professional staff accordingly.
• Review medical records, check physician orders, and ensure timely documentation.
• Act as Charge Nurse when designated by the Nurse Manager.
• Comply with mandatory in-service requirements and attend unit staff meetings.
• Participate in committee activities and program development as required.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining adequate patient coverage during break times.
• Follow Dress Code rules.
• Adhere to Brightwell expectations regarding Time and Attendance.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse, including assisting LPNs, BHTs, and other non-professional staff.

Work Location: In person