Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Psychiatry – 5 Ridgeway, Part Time, Nights, ONA

About the role

UC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the 5 Ridgeway Psychiatry Unit at UC Medical Center. This 20‑bed unit provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults aged 18 and older. Located in Cincinnati, OH, the unit offers exposure to a variety of behavioral health diagnoses, opportunities to work with psychiatric emergency services, and a clinical ladder program that provides advancement from CN 1 nurse through unit projects with monetary and career‑engagement benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred
• Current OH RN License
• BLS/ACLS/PALS per department requirements based on patient population needs
• NCI‑APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire for employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) holds a current state license to practice nursing and applies specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to individuals and groups. The RN uses knowledge from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care that is culturally based and age‑specific. Responsibilities include preparing, implementing, evaluating, revising, and coordinating interdisciplinary plans of care for assigned patients in collaboration with the healthcare team and patient/family according to unit standards; communicating the plan of care to all involved associates and establishing priorities based on patient assessment and needs; giving clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment and involving family/guardian in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care; identifying and responding appropriately to diverse patient needs arising from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs, or religious/cultural norms; demonstrating critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting unit needs; accurately and concisely documenting the nursing process, including treatment evaluation, per hospital policy and procedure; acting as a resource and mentor for new personnel, floaters, and supplemental staff; and assuming responsibility for personal professional development while contributing to the development of peers and colleagues.