Registered Nurse (PRN)

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is hiring PRN Registered Nurses for its new Hamilton County Crisis Receiving Center (RC). The center provides rapid response, short-term stabilization, and coordinated follow-up as an alternative to emergency rooms or incarceration for people experiencing behavioral health crises. The initiative is conducted in partnership with local law enforcement. The posting identifies third-shift hours as 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. and lists shift differentials based on assigned shift and weekend hours. Eligible returning behavioral health direct-care workers may qualify for an Ohio Welcome Back bonus of up to $3,000.

Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license.
• Strong teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on one's feet for extended periods, including shifts of up to 12 hours.
• Physical ability to participate in appropriate and approved crisis management techniques.
• Adequate hearing and vision to assess patient behavior, respond to alarms, and observe.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment that may include exposure to unpredictable behaviors.
• Physical and mental endurance to respond to prolonged crises or emergencies without a decline in performance or judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mental health, addiction treatment, or crisis care is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage clients and complete medical and psychiatric assessments.
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms and administer medications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to stabilize clients.
• Maintain accurate, real-time documentation.
• Promote trauma-informed care and maintain safety standards.

Benefits

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• Shift differentials: $2/hour for first shift, $5/hour for second shift, $7/hour for third shift, and $1/hour for qualifying weekend hours
• Eligible returning behavioral health direct-care workers may qualify for an Ohio Welcome Back bonus of up to $3,000

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed