Psychiatric Registered Nurse - New Oakland Family Centers

New Oakland Family Centers provides comprehensive behavioral health and substance abuse services for consumers across Michigan, in both outpatient and partial hospitalization settings.

Location: Clinton Township

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Reports To: Director of Nursing / Regional Nursing Supervisors

Compensation: Salary Employee. $60,000 - $67,000 year. Commensurate with experience.

Position Summary: The role of the Registered Nurse is to ensure New Oakland Family Center’s (NOFC) consumers receive compassionate, timely, patient-centered nursing care while participating in the FACE to FACE Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Outpatient Programs (OP). This position contributes nursing judgement and care within a team-centered approach working in close collaboration with NOFC clinic’s medical, clinical and support teams.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, relying on sound nursing judgement and skills.
• Ability to work well on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong understanding of, and ability to comply with all HIPAA requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong customer service skills.

Essential Duties / Functions:

• Performs nursing duties as assigned within the PHP and OP programs.
• Completes thorough nursing assessments on the PHP new admissions.
• In partnership with the Call Center, addresses consumer concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate records of medication sample dispensing and all medication administration.
• Responsible for symptom management of consumer’s medical concerns while in PHP.
• Provides oversight and final responsibility for obtaining urine drug screens, per policy, in collaboration with Medical Assistant/Receptionists.
• Conducts nursing related educational sessions with notice and knowledge of educational topic prior to for the FACE to FACE program as needed.
• Assists with safety and environmental issues.
• Completes documentation as required by NOFC’s policies/procedures.
• Fulfills all initial and ongoing training requirements.
• Attends daily FACE to FACE meetings, in addition to other assigned meetings, as needed.
• Resolves all crisis situations appropriately.
• Completes all critical incident/restraint reports for assigned clinic.
• Actively participates as a positive, contributing member of the clinic team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Active Michigan Registered Nurse License required. Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred but will consider non-baccalaureate degree with commensurate experience. Minimum 1-2 years prior Nursing experience required; Previous psychiatric nursing experience preferred but not required. Basic Life certification must be completed within 3 months of hire. Must be able to work well with all types of people including children, adolescents, and adults.

Working Conditions: Active office environment with direct client interactions, including potentially escalating clients. Computer and phone equipment usage daily. May encounter frequent interruptions. Navy blue scrubs required per Employee Handbook.