RN - Psych

Cynet Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced RN - Psych for a 14-week contract in Cincinnati, focused on Pediatric Behavioral Health. The position requires night shifts with 12-hour blocks, and a minimum of 2 years in pediatric behavioral health plus 1 year in a psychiatric setting.

The role involves safe medication administration, admissions and discharges, team rounds, and supervision of high-risk patients. A valid state RN license and BLS are required, with vaccination mandated.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pediatric Behavioral Health, with 1 year in a psychiatric setting.
• BLS required; CIT training within first month of contract.
• Fully vaccinated, including COVID-19.
• Experience with children and adolescents; ability to lift patients; participate in restraints; two manager references in past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Safe medication administration, admissions, discharges, and participation in team rounds.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and conduct safety checks.
• Assist with activities of daily living and engage patients in recreational activities.
• Demonstrate de-escalation techniques and provide 1:1 supervision for high-risk patients.
• Accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Behavioral Health

De-escalation techniques

Patient safety

Education

RN License (State)

BLS Certification

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training

Job description

RN - Psych

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health

Duration: 14 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pediatric Behavioral Health, with 1 year in a psychiatric setting. Travel experience preferred.

License: Valid state license required.

Certifications: BLS required; successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training within the first month of the contract.

Must-Have: Experience with children and adolescents; physically competent to lift patients; ability to participate in physical holds/restraints; two manager references within the past 12 months at time of submission; previous training in Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred.

Description:Candidacy requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in a psychiatric setting with pediatric experience.Candidates must have experience with bipolar, anxiety, eating, psychotic, and depressive disorders.Every other weekend and holiday work is required.Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed but requests will be accommodated as possible.All candidates must be fully vaccinated, including COVID-19.The role includes safe medication administration, admissions, discharges, and participation in team rounds.Responsibilities involve facilitating therapeutic groups, conducting safety checks, assisting with activities of daily living, and engaging patients in recreational activities.The position requires de-escalation techniques and providing 1:1 supervision for high-risk patients.Successful documentation in the electronic medical record is required.Understanding and managing various mental health diagnoses is essential.Familiarity with behavioral personal protective equipment is expected.Floating across units may be necessary.Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting and participating in restraint procedures.