CNS Healthcare·Harper Woods, Michigan
The Registered Nurse provides integrated nursing/medical services for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with mental disorders, co-occurring substance abuse, and general medical conditions within their scope of practice. Key duties include performing thorough nursing assessments, routine vital sign collection, point of service testing, coordinating integrated care, and acting as a triage nurse during medical emergencies.
The Registered Nurse role is responsible for the provision of integrated nursing/medical services in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of persons with mental disorders, co-occurring substance abuse, and general medical conditions within their scope of practice. They coordinate integrated care with internal and external providers of mental health, physical health, and substance use disorders. The Registered Nurse monitors and manages general medical conditions focusing on the most common conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma/COPD, overweight, obesity, and tobacco use.
The starting pay for this position is $70,000 and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Complete a thorough and accurate nursing assessment to evaluate current medical symptoms and conditions and provide recommendations to applicable care providers as appropriate.
Routinely collect accurate vital signs including, but not limited to, blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, pulse, oxygen, glucose, pulse oximetry, and carbon monoxide testing.
Routinely perform Point of Service testing including, but not limited to, HGBA1C, Drug Screening, Lipids, Glucose, and pregnancy testing.
Assess and recommend lab work based on the individual’s medications and health conditions, collecting samples as required. Communicate with the individual, care team, and lab to ensure that lab work is successfully completed.
Coordinate, order, administer, and document injections to individuals served as requested by the prescriber. Ensure compliance with injection treatment by notifying the interdisciplinary care team when injections are missed.
Coordinate integrated care with internal and external providers of mental health, physical health, and substance use disorders.
Act as a triage nurse to assist in responding to medical emergencies that occur in the clinic, triage emergent situations, and assist in problem-solving regarding medications, medical issues, or access to prescriber services as needed.
Provide education regarding chronic health conditions, disease process, healthy lifestyle management, vaccinations, and medication management including risks, benefits, and side effects.
Routinely review current medications with persons served and provide medication continuity until the individual is seen by an agency provider.
Recommend and encourage the use of increase prescriptions for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for tobacco, alcohol, and opioid use disorders when clinically appropriate.
Adhere to and maintain compliance proper guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe, hygienic environment including infection control, medical waste, pharmaceutical waste, and sharps disposal.
Assist in the management of medication supplies as needed.
Participate in the education and training of vital signs, medication administration, and clinic procedures for students and employees.
Complete all required documentation completely, accurately, and in accordance with agency policy.
Meet direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and service expectations.
Encourage the utilization of the patient portal system by creating a patient portal account for each individual served and updating as needed.
CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.
CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
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Required qualifications include a nursing degree from an accredited school, current and unrestricted Michigan RN licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and a valid Michigan Driver's License with reliable transportation. Candidates must also possess prior clinical experience demonstrating proficiency in collecting vitals, performing injections, point-of-care testing, and medical/crisis management techniques.
Use motivational interviewing strategies to engage and provide service to individuals.
Utilize a trauma-informed approach to deliver services.
Attend and conduct meetings in-person in the office or the community, virtually through video (audiovisual), and by phone (voice only) as required.
Travel off-site as needed for various opportunities including meetings, conferences, activities, and events.
Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served, guests, and staff.
Participate in and promote departmental and agency quality improvement initiatives.
Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
Maintain knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures, corporate compliance program, code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other regulatory programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Michigan are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active RN license, reliable transportation, and strong documentation and communication skills, with experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of patient care and documentation before applying.