Lead Registered Nurse

Our Lead RNs are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace

Who We Are:

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. Our on-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in performing duties in accordance with the organizational mission, acting as a role model for other staff.
• Directs tasks of team/unit members, actively participating in such tasks.
• Functions as a clinical leader, delegating/coordinating staff assignments and promoting staff development.
• Acts as a lead in initiating and/or supporting performance improvement activities and customer service initiatives.
• Monitors and recommends staffing needs for unit.
• Assesses patient care needs, develops a plan of care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and continually reassesses plan of care according to patient care needs.
• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provides/coordinates nursing care to individuals and groups of patients.
• Assists in the teaching of patients’ families, and provides milieu management. Communicates with and educates patients’ families/significant others in discharge/after care planning needs.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Responsible for documenting, reporting and verifying all necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
• Responsible to monitor for and report to the physician(s)/clinical service managers/nursing supervisor any potential risk to patient safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
• Creates a patient/visitor friendly environment by following quality improvement standards, maintaining professionalism, initiating and maintaining positive relationships with departments, co-workers and external customers.
• Provides care in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations. Identifies specific patient needs and implements patient-centered, compassionate care.
• Responsible for the utilization and continued review of patient care protocols, standards of practice, and standards of care. Gives input into process for improvement.
• Utilizes and promotes careful use of resources.
• Involved in training new staff.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice:

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services requires all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations subject to certain exclusions. Pine Rest is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.