Job Description

New Oakland Family Centers offers top-tier psychiatric care, therapeutic counseling, and educational services to individuals and families. We are committed to providing consistent, compassionate support, responding to each person's needs, and treating everyone with the highest level of respect through active engagement in our communities.

Position Details

Location: Portage (primary); with coverage to Flint and Okemos as per business needs, and other locations if required with prior arrangement for training and/or cross-coverage.

Schedule: Two-Three 8.5-hour shifts, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm per week, or other part-time schedule as needed to support departmental needs.

Reports to: Director of Nursing / Regional Nursing Supervisors

Compensation: Hourly Employee; Commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse at New Oakland Family Centers is responsible for providing compassionate, timely, and patient-centered nursing care to consumers participating in the FACE to FACE Partial Hospital (PHP) and Outpatient Programs (OP). This role involves applying nursing judgment and care within a collaborative, team-based approach, working closely with NOFC’s medical, clinical, and support teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties as assigned within the PHP and OP programs.

• Complete thorough nursing assessments on the PHP new admissions.
• Work collaboratively with the Call Center, addresses consumer concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of medication sample dispensing and all medication administration.
• Responsible for symptom management of consumer’s medical concerns while in PHP.
• Oversee and ensure proper collection of urine drug screens, following policy, in collaboration with Medical Assistant/Receptionists.
• Conduct nursing related educational sessions with notice and knowledge of educational topic prior to for the FACE to FACE program, as needed.
• Assist with safety and environmental issues while appropriately managing and resolving crisis situations, maintaining professionalism, and ensuring client safety.
• Attend daily FACE to FACE meetings, in addition to other assigned meetings, as needed.
• Complete all critical incident/restraint reports for assigned clinic.
• Maintain consistent communication with clinical and administrative staff.
• Demonstrate and maintain stable, professional, and appropriate boundaries with clients at all times.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Exhibit a positive attitude toward learning and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to accept constructive feedback, implement guidance, and show a willingness to grow and improve professionally.
• Stay current with professional training requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.

Working Conditions

• Staff are expected to maintain a professional appearance and be prepared for active engagement with consumers.
• This role requires extended periods of remaining in a stationary position during HIPAA-compliant telehealth and in-person sessions and requires the ability to perform physical activities such as bending and reaching. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions as needed.
• The position involves prolonged active listening and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in using computers, phones, and office equipment for documentation and telehealth purposes is necessary. This includes but is not limited to Office 365 and Electronic Medical Record systems.
• The role may require moving within the office or traveling between locations to fulfill job responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation will be considered based on individual needs.

Desired Skills

• Strong multitasking, self-motivation and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong nursing judgment and clinical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and ability to ensure compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred; candidates with an associate degree and equivalent experience will be considered.
• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities required.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience required.
• Previous psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Basic Life certification required within 3 months of hire.

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