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Registered Nurse RN Behavioral Health

Trinity Health MI

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

What the posting states

Shift
Evenings
Weekends, holidays, call
8 Hour Shifts; Every Other weekend and Holiday rotation

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health Department: 1 East – Behavioral Health Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor About The Department 1 East is a locked 36 bed, secured unit and services patients 18 through older adult. Services criteria includes the presence of life threatening and/or severely incapacitating symptoms and Potential of harm to self or others is considered serious. Patients are admitted Through Psychiatric Access department in the Emergency Department at THAA. In most cases face to-face assessments will be required and in other cases transfers or direct admissions from other locations may occur. Shifts Available: Evening Shift 3p-1130p Status available: Full-time • 8 Hour Shifts; Every Other weekend and Holiday rotation Required Education And Licensure Graduation from accredited nursing program. All new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role. Current Michigan Nursing License BLS Required Skills And Abilities Experience in Behavioral Health highly preferred. Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care. What you will do: View patients holistically; considers physical, psychosocial, emotional, age specific, cultural and spiritual factors. Demonstrate appropriate assessment skills for identified patient populations. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by gathering and analyzing patient information, then responding to a patient situation. Develop, implement, evaluate and revise an individualized plan of care using evidenced based interventions and standards of care. Identify needs and begins to plan for care across the continuum considering patient and family preferences. Identify patient and family education needs. Develop and implement teaching plans based on evidence-based practice, seeking out additional resources when necessary. Utilize teach back methodology to assure patient and family is learning effectively. Identify necessary resources to assure readiness for discharge and begins to develop plan in collaboration with other disciplines. Create an environment that promotes a positive patient experience. Communicate both verbal and written information (including documentation in the EMR) that is accurate, timely, concise and thorough. Effectively communicate patient status, priority goals and interventions to colleagues and other disciplines during consultation, rounds and handoffs. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. Total Rewards and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement Click Here to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Skills for this role

behavioral health assessmentcritical thinkingcare planningpatient and family educationteach back methodologyEMR documentationevidence-based practicetherapeutic communicationconflict resolutionage-specific care

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Current Michigan Nursing License
  • BLS
  • Graduation from accredited nursing program
  • BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain BSN within five (5) years from date of hire or transfer to an RN role
  • Current Michigan Nursing License
  • BLS
  • Experience in Behavioral Health highly preferred
  • Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs
  • Interpersonal skills to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families
  • Critical thinking skills to perform principal duties and responsibilities

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • DAILYPAY
  • Benefits effective Day One with no waiting periods
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • PTO
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

About the employer

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Trinity Health MI
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You are weighing Trinity Health MI in Ann Arbor, where the work sits inside a large multi-state system and the schedule depends on the unit you join. Behavioral Health nights here have been posted as 11p–7:30a full-time at 36 hours…

What reviewers appreciate

  • RN Residency with three cohort windows a year (February, July, October) plus a wait-list path for new grads
  • Day-one benefits with no waiting period: medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 403(b) match on some postings
  • $11,000 sign-on listed for Muskegon Med Surg and ED RNs with one year of experience

What reviewers flag

  • Grand Haven hospital workers struck over wages and staffing shortfalls
  • Virtual nursing program publicly criticized as reduced bedside care
  • Base pay ranges in circulation are third-party estimates, not employer-stated figures
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Living in Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor blends college-town energy with Midwestern charm, anchored by the University of Michigan campus. The Huron River winds through tree-lined streets, and downtown offers eclectic dining, bookshops, and cultural events. A welcoming, educated community ideal for nurses seeking a lively but livable small-city atmosphere.

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Metro price level · Ann Arbor area
100.9
1% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,649/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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