UHS·Auburn Hills, Michigan
The Nurse Technician provides nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric hospital. Key duties include identifying medical problems, developing therapeutic relationships, and assisting patients with coping mechanisms.
HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility) Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.
The Nurse Technician works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to patients. The Nurse Technician is currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse and has evidence of successful completion of both a mental health clinical rotation and an adult medical/surgical clinic rotation. Duties and responsibilities, to include; but are not limited to: Following instructions given by all nursing personnel and outlined in policies and procedures. Identifying medical problems and reporting the changes to the Registered Nurse. Developing a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients; assisting/educatings patients in developing coping mechanisms while setting limits in a therapeutic/consistent manner that are age-specific and within program guidelines. Utilizing appropriate interventions on a consistent basis; demonstrating an understanding and following up with level system (C/A unit only). If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200. BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Excellent Learning Opportunity Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing with completed mental health and medical/surgical rotations. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, and the candidate must be on track to become an RN within one year.
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.