Primary LocationCollege Hill Campus
DepartmentPsychiatric Resource Unit
Shift2-3 Shift (United States of America)
ScheduleFull time
Weekly Hours36
FTE0.9
Employee StatusRegular
*Expected Starting Pay Range$37.00 - $41.40
*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry Float PoolPSRU Float Pool Psych Team | College Hill Campus
Department/Unit:PSRU Psychiatry Float Pool, College Hill Campus
Hours/Shift:0.9 FTE (36 hrs/wk); Nights (7pm-7am)
Benefit Eligibility:Full-Time Benefits Eligible
Job ResponsibilitiesPsychiatric Nursing Care and Clinical Judgment- Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess patient needs and develop, coordinate, and implement nursing care interventions across physical and mental health needs.
- Administer medications, monitor effectiveness, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns as needed.
- Provide developmentally appropriate care and support activities of daily living in both group and individualized settings.
- Maintain designated observation levels with accuracy, compassion, and attention to safety.
Float Pool Support and Adaptability- Float across supported College Hill psychiatric and behavioral health areas based on staffing needs and patient care priorities.
- Quickly adapt to unit-specific workflows, patient populations, team structures, and care expectations.
- Serve as a reliable clinical resource who contributes to safe staffing, continuity of care, and strong team communication.
- Demonstrate flexibility while maintaining consistent nursing practice, safety standards, and patient-centered care.
Milieu Support, Patient Safety, and Crisis Prevention- Create and support safe, stable, and therapeutic environments for patients experiencing psychiatric, behavioral, emotional, or neurodevelopmental needs.
- Use trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate strategies to prevent and respond to behavioral escalation.
- Apply Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies, including verbal de-escalation and physical intervention when required due to imminent risk.
- Perform safety checks, room and patient searches, and maintain awareness of environmental risk factors in accordance with unit expectations and policy.
Therapeutic Engagement and Team Collaboration- Build therapeutic rapport while maintaining professional boundaries and advocating for patient and family needs.
- Lead or support structured therapeutic activities and group programming when assigned to applicable care areas.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, Behavioral Health Specialists, allied health professionals, and families.
- Contribute to shift reports, handoffs, interdisciplinary care planning, and family-centered communication.
Documentation, Compliance, and Professional Practice- Accurately document assessments, care interventions, medication response, safety checks, incident reports, and patient progress.
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, departmental, and hospital standards.
- Complete required certifications, licensure renewals, and Safety College trainings on schedule.
- Engage in shared decision-making, peer feedback, professional development, and ongoing education to maintain competency and promote growth.
- Collaborate effectively using the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) to support cohesive, coordinated care.
QualificationsRequired- Associate/Diploma prepared RN from an ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA accredited institution.
- If hired as an external candidate without a BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date and complete the program within 5 years of hire date.
- Active Ohio RN license. May be required to obtain other state licensure.
- Foreign graduates must have license validated through TruMerit per Ohio Board of Nursing code for foreign graduates.
- Must pass Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification Course during orientation.
Preferred- BSN from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution or MSN.
- Psychiatric, behavioral health, pediatric, emergency, inpatient, residential, or float pool nursing experience.
- Comfort working across multiple clinical environments and adapting to changing staffing needs.
- Strong therapeutic communication, de-escalation, teamwork, and prioritization skills.
Comprehensive Job DescriptionComprehensive job description provided upon request.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
