Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10

Part-timeWarren, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program is required.
Current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Michigan State Board of Nursing is required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or equivalent healthcare provider certification is required.
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and strong analytical abilities to develop and implement effective nursing care plans are required.
Proficiency in performing a comprehensive range of professional nursing services is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members are required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver patient care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
Educate and advocate for patients and families, delegate and supervise care, and document interactions to ensure continuity of care.
Communicate with the healthcare team to support collaborative, patient-centered decision-making.
Identify and implement improvements to variances from patient goals to enhance quality and patient outcomes.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred.
Prior experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing settings is preferred.
Advanced certifications in mental health nursing or related specialties are preferred.

Job Description

What You Will Do:

Lead with compassion in coordinating and delivering exceptional patient care that transforms lives and honors the dignity of every individual we serve.
Harness the nursing process with clinical expertise to thoughtfully assess, strategically plan, skillfully implement, and meaningfully evaluate patient care that drives positive outcomes.
Empower patients and families through education and advocacy, delegating and supervising care with intention while meticulously documenting each interaction to ensure continuity and excellence.
Foster open, authentic communication with the healthcare team, ensuring critical patient and family information flows seamlessly to support collaborative, patient-centered decision-making.
Champion innovative solutions by actively identifying and implementing improvements to variances from patient goals, demonstrating your commitment to continuous quality enhancement and patient success.

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program
Current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or equivalent healthcare provider certification
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and strong analytical abilities to develop and implement effective nursing care plans
Proficiency in performing a comprehensive range of professional nursing services
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
Prior experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing settings
Advanced certifications in mental health nursing or related specialties

Additional Information

Part-time hours.

24 hours a week.

day shifts.

About the Company

Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Henry Ford Health operates a large Michigan health system that provides a full range of medical services through 13 acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home health, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and more, along with health insurance and related retail. It delivers care via a network of hospitals and clinics offering primary, preventive, specialty, surgical, and rehabilitative services, with options for in-person and virtual visits, while also supporting research and education to improve treatments. The system stands out as one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers with over 50,000 team members and more than 550 sites, and it is repeatedly recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and multi-organ transplants, underpinned by strong research funding. Its goal is to partner with patients and communities to provide high-quality care, advance medical research, and educate the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40.3M
Headquarters: Detroit, MI
Founded: 1915

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