About the job RN - Behavioral Health - Mental Health
Job Title: Registered Nurse Behavioral Health
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Hourly Pay Range: $28.90 - $41.00/hour (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $8,000 - $12,000
Shift Types Available:
- 12-Hour Shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM & 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- 8-Hour Shifts:
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Available Units & Shifts:
Youth Populations
- FT Nights 32 & 36 hours
- FT Evenings 32 hours
High Acuity Adult Populations
- FT Days 36 hours
- FT Evenings 32 hours
- FT Nights 36 hours
Older Adult Populations
- FT Evenings 32 hours
- FT Nights 32 hours
Shift Differentials:
- 7 AM 3 PM Sat/Sun: +$1.25/hr
- 3 PM 11 PM Mon-Thurs: +$2.00/hr
- 3 PM 11 PM Fri-Sun: +$3.00/hr
- 11 PM 7 AM Mon-Thurs: +$4.00/hr
- 11 PM 7 AM Fri-Sun: +$5.00/hr
Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health RN provides direct patient care in a mental health setting, assessing needs, planning and evaluating treatment in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Nurses support individuals across youth, adult, and geriatric populations in high acuity and community-based environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive assessments and develops patient-centered plans of care
- Delivers and coordinates nursing interventions in collaboration with the care team
- Assists with family education, discharge planning, and milieu management
- Maintains accurate documentation and ensures patient safety at all times
- Provides clinical leadership and supports development of other staff
- Upholds policies, protocols, and values of compassionate, inclusive care
- May function as charge nurse and mentor to direct care staff
- Promotes a recovery-focused and person-centered environment
Requirements:
- RN License in Michigan
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
- Behavioral Health or psychiatric nursing experience strongly preferred
- Flexibility with shift schedules and ability to support a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
- Priority Health Medical Insurance
- Delta Dental, EyeMed Vision
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Critical Illness
- Voluntary Short/Long-Term Disability
- HSA & FSA options
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Free on-campus parking
This role is ideal for mission-driven RNs passionate about mental health and looking for a supportive team environment with diverse patient populations.