Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit in Middletown, OH

Full time/72 hours per pay 7:00pm-7:30am The Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Program is a 30 bed unit divided into two areas, the Open Treatment area, and the Intensive Treatment Area. These services are designed for acutely, emotionally ill individuals who require 24 hour inpatient treatment. The emphasis is a multidisciplinary approach to individual patient care with intensive treatment and reintegration back into the community or to a lower level of care. This program is based on the belief that psychiatric disorders result in disturbances in thought, behavior, and effective processes which disrupt a patient's ability to carry out basic life roles. Outpatient services are also available. The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards. Education Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree in Nursing Licensure/Certification/Registration • Valid Ohio RN license Experience Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience Knowledge/Skills • Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor • Effective interpersonal and communication skills • Basic computer knowledge • Strong organization skills