Registered Nurse - 2 S Behavioral Health Department in Michigan, Lapeer en McLaren Lapeer Region

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Department: 2 S Behavioral Health Department
Daily Work Times: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
Shift: Nights
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

Benefits: 
•    403(b) 
•    Dental insurance 
•    Health insurance 
•    Paid time off 
•    Vision insurance 

Position Summary:

Assesses, plans, provides, and evaluates direct patient care to patients in the Behavioral Health Unit. Assures the quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Michigan nurse Practice Act, McLaren Lapeer Region, and nursing department standards. Utilizing the nursing process, functions primarily in direct patient care. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patient rights. Begins leadership and preceptor participation when performance demonstrates ability.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Conducts, documents, and communicates patient assessments
2. Observes patient behavior and reports potential problem situations to Charge Nurse and physicians
3. Administers medications to patient as directed and documents in patient chart

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.