Job Description

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. Forest View provid es evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues. Forest View Hospital invests in our patients by offering an integrated medicine approach that provides the latest therapies. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for Temporary/Seasonal Psych RN. 

This position supports our team as a Temporary Assignment for 16 weeks full time on weekends with the possiblility of extension for up to 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for RNs who are interested gaining hands-on experience in Psychiatric Care without a long-term commitment. As a temporary position this is not eligible for our benefit programs, we offer exceptional pay of $60/hour. Current or recently departed employees of UHS are not eligible for this program. 

One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Psych Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurse and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Complete nurse to nurse assessment with other healthcare facilities and communicate with Internal Medicine as needed.

• Competent in assessing, planning, and delivering care for patients with co-occurring disorders.

• The nurse continually assesses and reassesses the patient’s medical and psychiatric status and changing needs.

• Participates with other team members in planning and implementing the patient’s treatment plan.

• Complete internal nursing assessments. 

• Works with both adult and adolescent population.

• Opportunity to Cross train to provide high quality patient care across all 5 of our units.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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 96,700 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.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Michigan (or eligible to receive or renew). 
• Current CPR or BLS certification
• Previous Pyschiatric Nursing experience is a plus, but not required
• Willingness to work 2nd shift and every other weekend as required

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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