Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Part Time Day Shift - Traverse City, mi

Company Description

As northern Michigan's largest healthcare system, we are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to caring for our families, friends and neighbors.

When you join Munson Healthcare, you’ll find a supportive work environment that is focused on continuously improving. This is a place where you can learn and grow, and your career can flex with your life. And when you step out of work, you'll find things to do in every season--from freshwater beaches and outdoor recreation to unique restaurants and world-class wineries.

Are you ready to improve your life and join the team that improves lives in our communities every day?

Start your career at Munson Healthcare!

• Be part of a team that nurtures a culture of caring every day.
• Our dynamic work environment includes many opportunities for growth and development.

Munson Healthcare

• Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town
• Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system
• Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes
• Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!

Job Description

D6 Inpatient Behavioral Health is a 17-bed unit dedicated to adult patients facing various mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. This unit boasts a multidisciplinary team comprising psychiatric providers, nurses, clinicians, and behavioral health technicians.

To excel, behavioral health clinicians must possess remarkable communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to set boundaries while fostering trust. Mastery of therapeutic communication is vital for empowering patients and enhancing their mental well-being. Psychiatric mental health nurses must not only know what to convey but also how to deliver their messages with the appropriate tone, volume, and body language.

Moreover, care team members should exhibit flexibility, embrace diverse lifestyles, and have a solid grounding in both behavioral and medical sciences. They must be equipped to address the multifaceted needs of their patients while maintaining a calm and compassionate presence, even in unpredictable situations.

Embarking on a career in behavioral health nursing is both rewarding and challenging, demanding a deep well of compassion, sensitivity, and outstanding communication abilities. You will engage with patients across all age groups, assisting them in navigating intricate emotional and physical challenges.

Essential Career Attributes

• Soft Skills
• Empathy
• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan; experience is preferred!

Additional Information

The Benefits of Working at Munson

• Competitive salaries
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off (up to 19 days your first year)
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts

*Terms and conditions apply

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Shift: Day Shift

Status: Part Time