Staff Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Psychiatry Float Pool

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Staff Nurse to manage and provide patient care. In this role, you will oversee nursing care provided by your team and ensure comprehensive patient care strategies are in place.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2-year College Degree in Nursing along with a current Ohio RN license. Experience in a behavioral or acute care setting is preferred. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered, trauma-informed care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio RN license or interim permit required.
• 2 years of experience in a behavioral or acute care setting is preferred.
• Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care to the patient and family.
• Direct and supervise nursing care provided by team members.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate, and evaluate nursing care.

Skills

Patient care management

Supervising nursing care

Assessment and planning

Team coordination

Education

2-year College Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization. The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost‑effective care.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2‑year College Degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a major in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program is preferred.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit required.
• 2 years of experience in a behavioral or acute care setting is preferred.

On‑Going Responsibilities

Maintains current Ohio RN license. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements. Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions.

About the Hospital

Harding Hospital at the OSU Wexner Medical Center offers an adult and geriatric inpatient program with 84 beds and provides emergency stabilization, diagnosis and the initial stages of treatment for those requiring inpatient care. Patient‑centered, trauma‑informed care is supported by an interdisciplinary team with a strong focus on staff and patient safety, clinical excellence, and professional growth. The Harding Float Pool staff supports inpatient beds across four psychiatric units with varying adult populations and diagnoses ranging from schizoaffective/ schizophrenia to mood disorders to anxiety.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.