Night Shift Behavioral Health RN

Paycom - ATS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Columbus LLC is seeking a dedicated RN for a full-time night shift in Columbus, OH. You will perform nursing assessments, administer medications, and coordinate care for patients with behavioral health needs, while educating families and ensuring safety and quality of care.

The role emphasizes therapeutic milieu leadership, collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, and strict adherence to SUN policies and procedures to support optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care, leading the on-shift team through assignments and clear communication.
• Performs admission and daily shift nursing assessments; identifies and manages patient conditions and changes; assesses pain and uses appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and discharge plans.
• Performs medication reconciliation as part of the medication management process; administers medications per policy; knowledgeable about psychotropic drugs and age-appropriate administration.
• Follows Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) protocols; develops and maintains individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborates with physicians, therapists, administration and other departments to coordinate patient care and communicate issues.
• Documents in SUN policies and procedures; coordinates and supervises patient care as needed.
• Ensures safety and reduces medical errors; proficient with EMR and CPOE in physician orders and nursing documentation.
• Acts as patient and family advocate at all times; adapts to stressful situations with flexibility and organization.
• Uses seclusion/restraint protocols when required and adheres to related requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associates degree in nursing

RN license

CPR certification

De-escalation technique certification

Job description

SUN Behavioral Columbus LLC is seeking a dedicated RN for a full-time night shift in Columbus, OH. You will perform nursing assessments, administer medications, and coordinate care for patients with behavioral health needs, while educating families and ensuring safety and quality of care.

The role emphasizes therapeutic milieu leadership, collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, and strict adherence to SUN policies and procedures to support optimal patient outcomes.