Registered Nurse (RN)- PRTF Days

Applewood Centers Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Education discount

403(b) employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility coverage

Childcare FSA

Pet insurance

Job summary

Applewood Centers Inc is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse for our residential program in Northeast Ohio. You will collaborate with psychiatrists, APRNs, therapists and case managers to deliver comprehensive behavioral health care to children and adolescents.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, cultural competence and strong communication. Nursing licensure in Ohio is required, with BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Psychiatric/mental health certification preferred.
• Active Ohio RN license required; BLS certification preferred.
• Education in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and case managers to coordinate care.
• Provide behavioral health education and management strategies; hold clients accountable.
• Lead day-to-day activities as shift charge nurse and document observations.
• Assess client needs and connect them with needed services and resources.
• Monitor physical health aspects and educate on medications and side effects.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Interpersonal communication

Independent judgment

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Seeking Full Time Days

BENEFITS AND SALARY:

At Applewood Centers, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

• Salary offer for the position is $36 per hour
• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical (free option available), dental, vision & FSAs
• Education Perks: 50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and 24/7 EAP support
• Family Care: Fertility/IVF coverage, childcare FSA, and pet insurance

SHITFS AND TIMES:

• Shift- Days, 2-12 hour shifts and 2-8 hour shifts
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation
• Must complete TCI training

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required. Specialized training in or certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
• Licensure/ Certification: Active Ohio Nursing license. RN required. BLS certification preferred.
• Competency/Skills:
• Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions
• Experience: One or more years of demonstrated nursing experience in behavioral health or psychiatry preferred.

AGENCY SUMMARY:

Applewood Centers is a premier provider of community-based behavioral health services in Northeast Ohio. We are currently looking for a flexible, caring, and organized Psychiatric Nurse interested in providing and enhancing their skills in a residential behavioral health setting. As the Registered Nurse for our Residential Program, you will be joining a passionate team dedicated to treating children and adolescents with mental and behavioral health issues.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Collaborating with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists and case managers both within and outside of the agency
• Collaborating with clients, caregivers, and significant others
• Providing behavioral health education and behavioral management strategies while holding client accountable
• Assessing clients for additional treatment needs and linking them with needed services
• Having knowledge of physical health aspects of client care, including weight, nutrition, medication education, assessing and education of side effects, risks and benefits of medication
• Proving clients with community resources
• Provide leadership in the day to day activities of the department (as a shift charge nurse)
• Meeting with clients independently as referred by Psychiatrists and psychiatric APRN's and for triage
• Communicate and document observations and interventions, while seeking and utilizing guidance from team members

Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.