Pediatric Behavioral Health RN - Day Shift, 13-Week Contract

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Registered Nurse, Pediatric Behavioral Health for a 13-week contract in Cincinnati, Ohio. Work in a locked pediatric psychiatric unit serving ages 4-18; Day shift with alternating weekends/holidays.

You will lead therapeutic groups, perform assessments, coordinate care, document in EMR, and educate patients' families. Active OH/compact RN license, BLS, and TCI training are required; pediatric psychiatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio or Compact.
• Minimum 1 year in psychiatric care; 2 years in the specialty preferred.
• Pediatric patient experience required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic groups and safety checks.
• Assist patients with ADLs such as meals, bathing, and toileting.
• Engage in recreational play and therapeutic games with patients.
• Provide 1:1 sitter supervision for high-risk or acute patients.
• Regularly document shifts in EMR.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Attend rounds and share information with the healthcare team.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Perform nursing interventions for chronic and acute mental health diagnoses.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Pediatric care

Group facilitation

EMR documentation

Medication administration

Education

RN license (Ohio/Compact)

BLS certification

TCI training

Tools

EMR system

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a Registered Nurse, Pediatric Behavioral Health for a 13-week contract in Cincinnati, Ohio. Work in a locked pediatric psychiatric unit serving ages 4-18; Day shift with alternating weekends/holidays.

You will lead therapeutic groups, perform assessments, coordinate care, document in EMR, and educate patients' families. Active OH/compact RN license, BLS, and TCI training are required; pediatric psychiatric experience preferred.