What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Brightwell Behavioral Health?
Interested in a great inpatient, behavioral health care environment?
The Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process.
There are positions available for full- or part-time nights. If you apply, there is a question to answer about when you would like to work.
Duties
- Utilize the nursing process in planning, providing, and evaluating patient care; produce written nursing assessments and individualized care plans.
- Develop measurable goals on the Individualized Treatment Plan in collaboration with the treatment team and patient.
- Document nursing interventions and patient responses on progress notes, utilizing AIR charting.
- Provide a safe, therapeutic environment that protects patient rights.
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients; assist patients in developing coping mechanisms.
- Encourage independent behavior in patients using age-appropriate methods.
Experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Michigan.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).
- Two years of nursing experience, with an additional year of psychiatric nursing experience (preferred).
Schedule and Premium Pay
- Staff work 12-hour shifts, 7 AM to 7:30 PM and 7 PM to 7:30 AM.
- Shift premiums are provided for nights and weekends.
- Unless arranged otherwise during the interview and selection process, weekday staff will be assigned to work every other weekend.