Registered Nurse, Psychiatry

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D.

School of Medicine is searching for a Registered Nurse in the Psychiatry department.

Reporting directly to the Team Lead, Psychiatry.

The Registered Nurse, Psychiatry will play a vital role in providing compassionate, skilled and comprehensive care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, helping them achieve optimal mental health and quality of life.

To share this posting, please use this link BENEFITS: Wellness reimbursement.Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.Employer-funded retirement plan.Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.Flexible work solutions based on position and department.Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.Paid holidays.Paid volunteer time.Paid preferred holiday.No nights, no weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Refers abnormal lab work to physician for appropriate follow up.Calls in prescription refills.

Discuss day to day issues with supervisor for resolution.Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.Monitor patients for medication efficacy, side effects, and adherence to prescribed regimens.Provide patient education regarding medication usage, potential side effects, and the importance of compliance.Utilize communication skills to establish rapport, build trust, and promote relationships with patients.Respond promptly and effectively to psychiatric emergencies, including de-escalation of aggressive or violent behaviors.Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop crisis intervention plans and ensure patient safety.Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress.Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses.Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment interventions and modify care plans as necessary.Monitor and report changes in patients' mental health status to the healthcare team.

Availability to work on weekends and evenings to complete time sensitive projects.

Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.All other duties as assigned.