Registered Nurse - Outpatient Behavioral Health

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment options

Retirement plans

Job summary

TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Outpatient Behavioral Health program. This part-time day-shift role supports the Day Treatment Program, collaborating with psychiatrists, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

The role requires an RN with an Associate's degree (BSN within 5 years) and 2–3 years of behavioral health nursing. BLS is mandatory; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on the unit.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing is required.
• New hires must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Minimum 2–3 years of nursing experience in behavioral health/psych setting.
• Registered Nurse licensure is required.
• BLS is required; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient/family assessments per guidelines.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care while respecting dignity and autonomy.
• Prioritize care based on patient condition and unit needs.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy; respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with care team to evaluate and adjust plans.

Skills

Nursing

Behavioral health

Team coordination

Education

Associate's Degree - Nursing

BSN within 5 years

Tools

BLS

ACLS/PALS depending on unit

Job description

Registered Nurse - Outpatient Behavioral Health

Part Time Day Shift - TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital

Location

375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule

• Part Time Days - (40 hours bi-weekly)
• 8:00am - 4:30pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; schedule can be flexible if needed
• NO weekends, holidays or call
• Opportunity to support the TriHealth Bethesda Addiction Recovery Center at Bethesda North Hospital as well

The Day Treatment Program is TriHealth's mental health partial hospitalization program. The nursing team assists the program psychiatrists with nursing assessments, safety planning, patient education, and medical discharge planning needs. They also help develop and assist the patient achieving their treatment goals. The nursing team is part of a robust clinical team lead by the psychiatrists and includes psychologists, clinical social workers, and occupational therapists.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team while working closely with the physician to support high-quality patient care and continuous learning.
• Independently managing clinical responsibilities and functioning as the primary clinical resource for the team.
• Coordinate day ‑ to ‑ day clinical operations, ensuring smooth workflow, timely communication, and effective care delivery from start to finish.
• Demonstrate strong self-direction and autonomy in prioritizing tasks, resolving issues, and maintaining clinical standards.

Incentives & Benefits

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options — this role offers career growth opportunities.

Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience in a behavioral health/psych setting (Required)
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
• Registered Nurse Required
• ACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Job Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient/family assessments and document per guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs and expected outcomes.
• Provide safe, ethical, patient ‑ centered care while supporting dignity, diversity, and autonomy.
• Prioritize care based on patient condition and unit needs.
• Safely administer medications and treatments; perform technical skills per policy.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and revise plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Communicate effective with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Supervise delegated tasks and ensure quality care delivery.
• Participate in organizational activities such as committees, staff meetings, and unit initiatives.
• Support student learning and staff development; serve in leadership roles as needed.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and self ‑ assessment.
• Build collaborative, collegial relationships across the healthcare team.
• Identify and act on opportunities for process improvement.

Other Job-Related Information

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions

• Bending - Frequently
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Consistently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords

Outpatient, Behavioral Health, Psych, Day Treatment, PHP, IOP, Staff RN, Registered Nurse, Nursing, Hospital