Behavioral Health RN
Marshall, MI
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (Nights)

Location: Marshall, Michigan Employment Type: Temp Shift: Nights Contract Length: 13 weeks Facility: 78-bed hospital

Role Overview

The Inpatient Psych RN provides professional nursing care using critical thinking and independent judgment across all phases of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role directs and supervises the nursing patient care team, typically Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other technicians. Other duties include:

• Conducting initial and ongoing assessments and updating the plan of care with the patient
• Assisting with vital signs, lab review, and physical assessments requested by the psychiatrist
• Communicating with external agencies for proper placement and providing phone triage
• Educating patients and families and documenting accordingly
• Documenting patient condition, treatment response, and progress in a timely manner
• Reporting actual or potential occurrences and completing mandatory education and competency assessments

Required Qualifications

• Valid Michigan RN license, uploaded with profile
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 1+ years of Behavioral Health experience, including Inpatient Psych experience
• Behavioral Health experience within the last year
• Active American Heart Association BLS, in hand at profile upload
• Skills checklist for Inpatient Psych (pertinent to position), current within 1 year, uploaded as a document
• One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years of employment, uploaded as a document

Scheduling and Submission Requirements

• Submit all time-off requests (RTO) at profile upload. Requests after upload or during interview will not be approved.
• No more than 5 days of RTO will be accepted (less is better).
• Block scheduling will not be considered.
• Scheduling requests made at or after the time of offer may lead to a rescinded offer.
• The facility will not pend certifications.
• Permanent address must be included in the profile.

Other Requirements and Considerations

• Traveler must have their own vehicle.
• Navy blue scrubs are the dress code.
• Travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered.

Location Highlights

Marshall is a historic small town with specialty and antique shops. Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Ann Arbor are each under 90 minutes away.