Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Behavioral Health

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team in the Pediatric Behavioral Health specialty. This role is ideal for those who have a strong background in psychiatric nursing, with specific experience working with children and adolescents.

Shift Details

• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: 3×12-Hour Shifts (19:00 – 07:00)
• Every other weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a psychiatric setting.
• 2 years of work experience in the relevant specialty.
• Pediatric experience is required.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Experience with bipolar disorder, anxiety, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and depressive disorders is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Physical capability to lift 25 lbs and participate in physical holds/restraints.
• Successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training will be required within the first month of hire.
• Previous training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is strongly preferred for select positions.

Role Responsibilities

• Facilitating therapeutic groups and completing safety checks.
• Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), including meal supervision, bathing, toileting, and laundry.
• Engaging in recreational activities with patients.
• Providing 1:1 sitter supervision for high-risk/acute patients on inpatient units or in the Emergency Department.
• Regular documentation in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Administering medications and assisting with admissions and discharges.
• Attending rounds and representing information to the treatment team.
• Establishing 1:1 connections with assigned patients and providing patient/family education.
• Performing nursing interventions for chronic and acute mental health diagnoses with appropriate documentation in EMR.

Additional Information

All candidates must be fully vaccinated, including COVID-19, with no exceptions. Previous employees are not eligible for rehire within one year of their termination date. A valid Ohio or compact license is required, and a minimum of 2 managerial references from within the past 12 months will be needed at the time of submission.

Please note: Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application and are subject to approval. Maximum of 5 days can be requested, and block scheduling may only be requested for weekends.