Psych

Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nurse

Position Overview

Join a locked inpatient psychiatry unit specializing in crisis stabilization for children and adolescents ages 4–18. This role offers the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team providing therapeutic care to patients with diagnoses including ADHD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, and autism spectrum disorder.

Shift & Schedule

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 3 days per week (12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Flexible scheduling; block scheduling not guaranteed but requests considered
• 14-week contract

Key Responsibilities

• Medication administration and nursing assessments
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and recreational activities
• Assist with activities of daily living (meals, bathing, toileting, laundry)

• Complete safety checks and de-escalation interventions
• Participate in team rounds and patient/family education
• Document care in the electronic medical record

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license (Ohio or compact state)
• Minimum 2 years psychiatric nursing experience
• Pediatric/adolescent experience required
• Physical ability to lift 25 lbs and participate in therapeutic holds/restraints
• Completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training (provided within first month)
• Two manager references from the past 12 months
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) training
• Previous charge nurse experience
• One year of travel nursing experience

Additional Notes

• Behavioral personal protective equipment provided
• May float within inpatient psychiatry units
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions
• Time-off requests (max 5 days) must be submitted at time of application