Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)- PT

Applewood Centers•Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

Applewood Centers is seeking a flexible, caring, and organized Registered Nurse to work in its residential behavioral health program, serving children and adolescents with mental and behavioral health needs. The nurse joins a multidisciplinary team and provides client care in a residential setting. The position is part-time, evening work consisting of two 12-hour shifts, with weekend and holiday rotation. TCI training must be completed. The salary is $36 per hour, with up to $1,000 annually in retention bonuses. Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services, and education to children, adolescents, and families in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Its continuum of care ranges from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Active Ohio nursing license; RN required.
Complete TCI training.
Demonstrated nursing experience in behavioral health or psychiatry is preferred; one or more years is preferred.
Specialized training in or certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
Demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform the role’s essential duties and keep knowledge up to date.
Use initiative and independent judgment in carrying out responsibilities.
Demonstrate cultural awareness, sensitivity, and skill when working professionally with diverse individuals, groups, and communities.
Communicate clearly and professionally in verbal, nonverbal, and written contexts.
Adhere to professional and ethical values, agency policies, and procedures; demonstrate honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability.
Work effectively as part of a professional team that includes employees, clients, and family members.
Recognize and respond appropriately to problems, identify root causes, and make timely decisions.
Use agency computer systems and software competently as needed for essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification.
One or more years of nursing experience in behavioral health or psychiatry.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, and case managers within and outside the agency.
Collaborate with clients, caregivers, and significant others.
Provide behavioral health education and behavioral management strategies, while holding clients accountable.
Assess clients for additional treatment needs and link them with needed services.
Address physical health aspects of client care, including weight, nutrition, medication education, and assessment and education regarding medication side effects, risks, and benefits.
Provide clients with community resources.
Provide leadership in the department’s day-to-day activities as a shift charge nurse.
Meet independently with clients referred by psychiatrists and psychiatric APRNs, and provide triage.
Communicate and document observations and interventions, seeking and using guidance from team members.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost plan options.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Paid parental leave for birth and adoption.
Fertility and IVF support.
Pet insurance.
50% tuition discount for Case Western MSW studies.
10% undergraduate and 15% graduate tuition scholarships through Ohio University.
Free supervision for licensed roles.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Paid organizational holidays.
Up to $1,000 annually in retention bonuses.