Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
About The Position
TriHealth is hiring a full-time night-shift Registered Nurse for its Inpatient Behavioral Health Services units at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The units provide acute crisis stabilization and compassionate, comprehensive care for adults aged 18 and older. They include a 10-bed geriatric space for patients with dementia or cognitive impairment and 28 beds for adults experiencing depression and other mental illnesses. Patients typically stay 5–7 days, and the average patient-to-staff ratio is 1:5. Nurses work with a multidisciplinary team that includes RNs, LPNs, Acute Care Technicians, therapists, and social workers. The schedule is 72 hours bi-weekly, working 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., with a third- or fourth-weekend rotation and holiday rotation. The role includes a 5–6-week orientation, which may be adjusted to meet the new team member’s learning needs. All new team members attend TriHealth Crisis Prevention Institute de-escalation training. Psychiatric or behavioral health experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment options. Night-shift nurses receive a $4-per-hour shift differential and a $6-per-hour night-shift premium. Qualified external candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus in exchange for a 12-month commitment.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or diploma in nursing.
- New hires are required to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
- BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).
- Registered Nurse.
- 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
- Psychiatric or behavioral health RN experience is strongly preferred but not required.
- Membership in a related professional organization is preferred.
- Certification in the specialty is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document initial and ongoing patient and 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 and treatments safely and perform technical skills according to 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 staff and student training and education.
- Maintain current clinical knowledge and adhere to organizational and departmental standards.
- Function in relief charge or resource roles as requested.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment options
- $4-per-hour shift differential for night-shift nurses
- $6-per-hour night-shift premium
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates with a 12-month commitment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
