Psych

Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse — Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse for night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) on a secured inpatient unit serving children and adolescents ages 4–18. This 14-week contract offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in crisis stabilization and behavioral health care.

About the Unit

You'll work in a locked, therapeutic environment caring for patients with diverse psychiatric and behavioral diagnoses, including ADHD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, aggression, and autism spectrum disorder with intellectual disabilities. Many patients require intensive support and de-escalation. The unit census is approximately 15 patients, and you'll be part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and conduct nursing assessments

• Complete safety checks and assist with ADLs (meals, bathing, toileting)
• Engage patients in recreational and therapeutic activities
• De-escalate crises and respond to emergencies
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds and document care in the medical record
• Provide patient and family education

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in psychiatric nursing
• 1+ year in pediatric psychiatric settings
• BLS certification required
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training (provided within first month)
• Ability to safely lift 25 lbs and participate in physical restraints when necessary
• Valid Ohio or multi-state compact license
• Two manager references from the past 12 months
• Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) training strongly preferred

Schedule & Expectations

• Night shift: 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend and holidays required
• May float within the inpatient psychiatric service
• Time-off requests (max 5 days) must be submitted at application