Psych

Pediatric Psychiatry Nurse – Inpatient

The Opportunity

The facility seeks an experienced psychiatric nurse to join a locked inpatient unit serving children and adolescents (ages 4–18) in crisis stabilization. You'll work day shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), with every-other-weekend and holiday coverage required.

What You'll Do

• Medication administration and nursing assessments
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and conduct safety checks
• Assist with ADLs (meal supervision, bathing, toileting, laundry)
• Engage patients in recreational activities and play

• De-escalation and crisis response
• Attend rounds and participate in patient/family education
• Document care in the electronic medical record

Patient Population & Diagnoses

You'll care for children and adolescents with diagnoses including ADHD, DMDD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, intermittent explosive disorder, depression, aggression, and moderate-to-severe intellectual disability with autism. Experience with anxiety, eating, and depressive disorders is preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year psychiatric nursing experience; pediatric/adolescent experience required
• 2 years experience in psychiatric specialty
• BLS certification
• Valid Ohio or compact license
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training (provided within first month)
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and participate in physical holds/restraints
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Fully vaccinated, including COVID-19 (no exemptions)
• Two manager references from the past 12 months
• Previous ABA training strongly preferred

Contract Details

• 14-week contract
• Orientation: 64 hours
• May float within inpatient psychiatry
• RTO requests (max 5 days) must be submitted at time of application