Registered Nurse

About the role

In this role, you’ll work in a Male Adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) supporting youth ages 11–17 with complex behavioral health needs. This is more than a nursing position—it’s an opportunity to create lasting change in the lives of young people through trauma-informed, therapeutic care.

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments (vitals, injuries, behavioral and psychiatric symptoms)
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Maintain a structured, trauma-informed environment
• Support individualized treatment plans with the clinical team
• Respond to behavioral and medical emergencies
• Monitor for safety risks (self-harm, aggression, environmental concerns)
• Ensure proper protocols and safety procedures are followed
• Participate in treatment planning, team meetings, and discharge planning
• Guide direct care staff on medical-related matters
• Communicate effectively across shifts and departments

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Ability to pass background checks and required screenings
• CPR & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in adolescent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing
• Experience in residential treatment or crisis stabilization
• Trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques
• Experience working with high-acuity youth populations

Skills

• Competitive hourly pay ($34–$48/hr)
• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Direct impact on youth and families

Pay

• $34.00 – $48.00 per hour

Schedule

• Week 1 - 10am-10pm Sunday-Tuesday 36 hours
• Week 2 - 12pm-10pm Wednesday-Saturday 40 hours

Benefits

DTAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.