Registered Nurse (RN), Lindner Center of Hope

Cincinnati Children's•Mason, OH

5d•$37 - $43

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry unit at Lindner Center of Hope, providing team-based psychiatric nursing care to youth experiencing a range of mental health challenges. The role supports a safe, stable, and nurturing environment through trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care; behavioral assessment and therapeutic communication; individualized care planning; medication administration; patient observation; crisis prevention and response; and structured group programming. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and families, documents care and patient progress, supports safety and regulatory compliance, and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and professional learning. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), with rotating evening and night shifts and every other weekend required. The stated expected starting pay ranges are $37.00–$42.60 and $37.00–$43.02; starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity, and may include additional differentials. Part-time benefits eligibility is indicated. Tuition-free offerings include a Psychiatric Residency Enrichment Program and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training.

Requirements

Associate- or diploma-prepared RN from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution.
External hires without a BSN or MSN must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within one year of hire and complete it within five years of hire.
Active Ohio RN license; other state licensure may be required.
Foreign graduates must have their license validated through TruMerit in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates.
Pass the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification Course during orientation.

Nice To Haves

BSN from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited institution or an MSN.

Responsibilities

Create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment using trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate strategies for patients with psychiatric challenges.
Implement a token economy to reinforce positive behaviors.
Prevent and respond to crises using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention strategies, including verbal de-escalation and physical interventions when necessary due to imminent risk.
Lead and intervene in behavioral crises using the Stress Model of Crisis and individualized care plans.
Perform safety checks, room and patient searches, and monitor environmental risk factors.
Follow departmental policies, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards, including CMS and Joint Commission requirements.
Assess patient care needs, apply clinical judgment, and develop care plans.
Administer medications and monitor their effectiveness.
Develop, coordinate, and implement nursing interventions addressing physical and mental health needs.
Provide developmentally appropriate support for activities of daily living in group and individual settings.
Maintain assigned observation levels accurately and compassionately, including continuous observation, 15-minute checks, and arm’s-length observation.
Recognize changes in patient condition, respond to deterioration, and escalate concerns as needed.
Lead or support structured group programming and adapt delivery to developmental needs.
Engage patients, observe behavior, build therapeutic rapport, maintain professional boundaries, and advocate for patient needs.
Maintain knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements and complete certifications, licensure renewals, and Safety College training on schedule.
Partner with nurse councils, Magnet representatives, and leadership to promote safety practices and continuous performance improvement.
Identify and promptly report safety and compliance concerns.
Document assessments, interventions, incident reports, safety checks, and patient progress accurately.
Review Behavioral Health Specialists’ documentation for timeliness and accuracy, particularly incident reports, safety checks, and behavioral observations.
Coordinate communication between Behavioral Health Specialists and the interdisciplinary team, clarifying clinical priorities and keeping team members informed.
Participate in family-centered rounds, update and educate families and caregivers, and use teach-back and other strategies to support understanding.
Contribute to shift reports, handoffs, and interdisciplinary care planning.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice RNs, social workers, allied health providers, and families to support continuity of care.
Assign tasks such as safety checks, group facilitation, and patient support, and monitor completion, quality, and safety.
Participate in shared decision-making, performance reviews, peer feedback, and clinical education.
Support student and new nurse onboarding through role modeling, mentoring, and shared learning.
Collaborate across disciplines using the Interprofessional Practice Model.
Assess cultural factors and individual preferences that may affect care and incorporate them into nursing practice.
Ethically advocate for patients and families, particularly when they cannot advocate for themselves.