Corewell Health·Saint Joseph, Michigan
The RN provides professional nursing care to patients in an inpatient behavioral health unit by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. They also collaborate with families to develop teaching strategies and document patient progress in the health record.
Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity! (external candidates only)
About the Unit
This unit is a 26-bed inpatient behavioral/mental health unit.
This unit’s primary specialty is psychiatric and substance abuse disorder patients.
The average length of stay is 7-10 days.
The patient population will include depression, anxiety related disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health related behavioral issues.
RNs will care for patients requiring refocusing and regaining mental health, inpatient rehab for substance abuse, and detoxification.
Nurse to patient ratio 1:7 for regular BH patients, we may need you to be 1:1 or 1:2 or more depending on staffing needs and the acuity in the unit as a whole.
The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.
Scope of Work
The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.
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SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph
Behavioral Health Unit D 1 St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Night (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36
Hours of Work
30 a.m.
Days Worked: Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Nursing and a valid Michigan Registered Nurse license. Applicants are also required to have or obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and complete a competency-based orientation program.
Market context
In Michigan, nursing roles often show steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home health settings. These positions can be competitive because employers may prioritize licensure readiness, BLS timing, and flexibility for shift-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, and confirm you can meet the High School Diploma or GED requirement and obtain BLS within 90 days before applying.
