Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Residency enrichment program

TCI training

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Psychiatry Nurse (RN) for the Child Inpatient Psychiatry unit. This role supports milieu management, safety, and direct patient care for youth in crisis across full- and part-time shifts with weekend rotation.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate or Diploma in Nursing, are licensed in Ohio, and will complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training. The position emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Ohio.
• Associate or Diploma in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment and apply trauma-informed care.
• Implement token economy to reinforce positive behaviors.
• Respond to crises using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention strategies.
• Lead behavioral crises and follow individualized care plans.
• Perform safety checks and maintain environmental risk awareness.
• Document assessments, care interventions, and incident reports.
• Communicate effectively with families and the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Therapeutic communication

Group programming

Patient safety

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate/Diploma RN

BSN preferred

Active Ohio RN License

Tools

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Job description

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Psychiatry Nurse (RN) for the Child Inpatient Psychiatry unit. This role supports milieu management, safety, and direct patient care for youth in crisis across full- and part-time shifts with weekend rotation.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate or Diploma in Nursing, are licensed in Ohio, and will complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training. The position emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and family-centered care.