Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Psychiatry – 5 Ridgeway, Full Time, Nights

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the 5 Ridgeway Psychiatry Unit at UC Medical Center. This is a 20-bed unit that provides inpatient psych treatment for adult's patients 18 years and older. Become part of the only Psychiatric Unit in Southwest Ohio where you can gain exposure to a variety of diagnosis in behavioral health. You will also have the opportunity to see things you won’t see anywhere else and the chance to treat patients that other institutions don’t accept. Unit Details : Variety of diagnoses in behavioral health-able to gain exp. Opportunity to gain with psych emergency service. Clinical ladder program - opportunity for advancements from a CN 1 nurse by doing unit projects that comes with monetary benefits as well as career engagement.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Current OH RN License
BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs.
For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care, and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.
Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.
Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.