Job Openings RN - Behavioral Health - Mental Health

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.