Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Optional

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the Inpatient Behavioral Health Services Units 10fg and 10hi at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, where we specialize in providing compassionate and comprehensive care for adults aged 18 and up. Our unit operates on an acute crisis stabilization model, ensuring that patients receive the urgent care they need to regain stability and well-being. Our multidisciplinary team approach brings together a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and Acute Care Technicians (ACTs). Our collaborative effort ensures that each patient receives personalized and holistic care tailored to their unique needs. We have a dedicated 10 bed geriatric space that focuses on dementia and patients with cognitive impairment. We have 28 other beds for adults experiencing depression and other mental illnesses. Patients on our unit typically stay for an average of 5-7 days, during which they benefit from the expertise and support of our dedicated team. Our staffing model is designed to provide optimal care around the clock, with RNs, LPNs, ACTs, therapists, and social workers. We are available during day, evening, and night shifts. We offer twelve-hour shifts, with a twelve-hour shift every third weekend and a weekend option for those who prefer it. We typically maintain an average patient-to-staff ratio of 1:5. While we prefer nurses with psychiatric/behavioral health experience, we warmly welcome new graduates who are eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Join us at the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, where we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients through compassionate care and a collaborative team spirit. We offer a 5–6-week orientation that can be shortened or extended dependent upon the new team members learning needs. All new team members attend CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) which is TriHealth’s de-escalation training offered by TriHealth.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing required
New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
Registered Nurse
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cycle
Preferred membership in related professional organization
Relevant Psych/Behavioral Health RN experience strongly preferred but not required

Nice To Haves

Preferred certification in specialty

Responsibilities

Perform and document initial and ongoing patient/family assessments.
Develop, communicate, and update individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
Provide safe, patient‑centered care that supports autonomy, dignity, and diversity.
Recognize and respond to emergencies and take appropriate clinical action.
Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Complete assigned care and documentation within required timeframes.
Administer medications/treatments safely and perform technical skills per policy.
Evaluate patient responses and revise the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to other team members.
Serve as a clinical resource and support training/education of staff and students.
Maintain current clinical knowledge and adhere to organizational and departmental standards.
Function in relief charge/resource roles as requested.