Responsibilities HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)
Havenwyck Hospital s a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.
If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in the development of an orientation/training and competency test for the Approved Medication Staff (AMS).
- Orients, trains, and tests potential AMS in passing of medication as requested.
- Participates in the identification of AMS as well as the monitoring of their on-going competency.
- Holds formal and informal reviews of the dispensing of medications (daily and weekly).
- Documents all findings, reviews, and meetings with the AMS and regarding the dispensing of medications to residents.
- Informs Director of any medication errors, or problems arising in the medication dispensing process.
- Participates in the removal of staff from the AMS status, if on-going competency is not displayed.
- Performs nursing screening on newly admitted residents and addresses identified nursing care needs on the individual service plan as appropriate.
- Monitors health related issues of residents and arranges for medical evaluations when required.
- Consults with physicians on medical issues and receives telephone orders for medications/treatment as appropriate.
- Documents nursing intervention and resident response on progress notes.
- Adheres to mandatory in-service requirements and participates in program in-services and outside offerings as appropriate.
- Provides education to families and residents related to health care issues and provides medication teaching according to Michigan Mental Health Code standards.
- Assists with procedures and physical exams; when requested, teaches infection control to residents/families and staff when issues arise.
- Administers medication outlined in the Medication Administration Policy.
- Reviews medical records, checks physician orders, and records such orders in a timely manner.
- Assists in training RCS staff in Vital Signs assuring completion of observed hands-on technique.
- Provides care to children/adolescents in a manner that considers safety, resident rights, comfort, level of development and the therapeutic environment.
- Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
- Assists with resident trips outside the hospital transporting residents in hospital van, as needed.
- Observes resident behavior and reports this information to the appropriate clinical staff.
- Utilizes the treatment plan/treatment log in determining interventions with residents.
- Remains in resident areas whenever possible to assist residents and to assist in the ongoing functioning of the milieu.
- Sets limits on residents’ behavior.
- Assists residents with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior when appropriate.
- Intervenes to decrease the panic of disturbed residents.
- Assists residents during mealtimes, observes intake, and informs the RCS Supervisor.
- Completes all required paperwork (MDHHS; MIDAS; Program specific etc.) in an efficient and timely manner.
- Monitors vital signs as needed.
- Attends unit staff meetings, participates in staff development programs.
What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
About Universal Health Services (UHS)
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. www.uhs.com
Qualifications - Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Three to five years of psychiatric experience with one to two year of management experience preferred.
- Current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred.
- Current certification in BLS/CPR 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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