Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health Unit
Marquette, Michigan
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 25
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour days
- Unit and setting
- Psych
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $7,500
The workplace
UP Health System - Marquette is a regional healthcare system serving communities across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As part of Lifepoint Health, the system provides comprehensive services including imaging, orthopedics, cancer care, and cardiac care to residents throughout the region. The…
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
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On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
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Job Type: Full-Time | 0.8 FTE or 64 hours/pp
Schedule
8 x 8-hour shifts, Days (7a - 3:30p), Rotating Weekends and Holidays $7,500 Sign-On Bonus available to qualified applicants Your experience matters UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® .
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Join a specialty nursing unit where you can build valuable clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Our 34-bed unit is currently staffed for 21 patients, with plans to grow alongside census needs.
Nurses enjoy the rewarding experience of seeing patients progress and stabilize over time, something not always possible in traditional inpatient settings. The team is highly collaborative, supportive, and committed to maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff, creating a strong sense of camaraderie and purpose every day. How you'll contribute
A Behavioral Health RN who excels in this role
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive
Benefits
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor’s preferred).
Additional requirements include Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) Handle with Care-Advanced (ACLS) (within 90 days) Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link ( https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout ) to schedule a phone call. More about UP Health System UP Health System - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
What's around it?
Marquette, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,011/mo
- Household income
- $55,613/yr, all local households, not nurse pay