Community Mental Health Authority·Lansing, Michigan
The Registered Nurse provides medical support and nursing care for older adults with mental health diagnoses. Responsibilities include medication administration, interdisciplinary care planning, and performing admissions screenings and crisis interventions.
This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or 4,000 (2 year stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency! This bonus will be provided upon completion of a probationary period.
CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.
Under the supervision of a Supervisor/Coordinator, serves as a staff nurse, performing a variety of duties within Older Adult Services (OAS). May be responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance of medication which involves administering prescribed drugs. Participates in interdisciplinary planning of care and treatment ensuring the coordination of medical services to consumers served by the program. May render general nursing care and provide medical support in accordance with approved nursing practices. Coordinates referrals from case managers requesting consultation with physicians, providing nursing consultation regarding consumers to case managers. Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: providing information and assistance specific to the area of assignment, performing admissions screening on new consumers, serving as agency liaison, performing crisis intervention activities, providing case management, providing patient education, and providing above services on an outreach basis as indicated. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.
Possession of an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Possession of a State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse required. One year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with a person who has a mental illness required. Must demonstrate competent computer skills in data base programs and word processing. Possession of a valid MI Driver’s License required. Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use required.
Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
$32.48 - $38.16 hourly.
Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm,
Friday 12:30pm-4:30pm.
Adult Mental Health/OAS, Lansing, Michigan.
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.
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