Registered Nurse - Outpatient Behavioral Health

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in TriHealth’s Day Treatment Program, a mental health partial hospitalization program at Good Samaritan Hospital. The nursing team supports program psychiatrists through nursing assessments, safety planning, patient education, and medical discharge planning, and helps patients develop and achieve treatment goals. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary clinical team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, and occupational therapists, while independently managing clinical responsibilities and serving as a primary clinical resource for the team. This is a part-time day-shift position scheduled for 40 hours biweekly, typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The schedule may be flexible if needed. There are no weekends, holidays, or call requirements. There may also be an opportunity to support the TriHealth Bethesda Addiction Recovery Center at Bethesda North Hospital.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
New hires are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
Two to three years of nursing experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting.
Registered Nurse licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex healthcare needs at various stages of the life cycle.

Nice To Haves

ACLS and PALS may be required depending on the unit or department.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient and family assessments and document them according to guidelines.
Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs and expected outcomes.
Provide safe, ethical, patient-centered care that supports dignity, diversity, and autonomy.
Prioritize care according to patient condition and unit needs.
Safely administer medications and treatments and perform technical skills according to policy.
Recognize and respond to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions.
Evaluate patient responses to care and revise plans in collaboration with the care team.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
Supervise delegated tasks and ensure quality care delivery.
Participate in organizational activities, including committees, staff meetings, and unit initiatives.
Support student learning and staff development and serve in leadership roles as needed.
Maintain professional competence through continuing education and self-assessment.
Build collaborative, collegial relationships across the healthcare team.
Identify and act on opportunities for process improvement.
Coordinate day-to-day clinical operations to support smooth workflow, timely communication, and effective care delivery.
Demonstrate self-direction and autonomy in prioritizing tasks, resolving issues, and maintaining clinical standards.