Geriatric Psychiatry RN — Unique Acute Care Unit

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health's 6 Ridgeway Psychiatry unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to care for older adults with psychiatric conditions in a 20-bed unit. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate nursing with teamwork across disciplines.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited nursing degree, an active OH RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS as required, plus nursing experience in psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• OH RN license currently active.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS as department requirements.

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.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Current OH RN License

Tools

BLS/ACLS/PALS certified

Job description

UC Health's 6 Ridgeway Psychiatry unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to care for older adults with psychiatric conditions in a 20-bed unit. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate nursing with teamwork across disciplines.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited nursing degree, an active OH RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS as required, plus nursing experience in psychiatric care.