Registered Nurse (RN-CN1), Psychiatry – 6 Ridgeway, Full Time, Days, ONA

About the role

UC Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the 6 Ridgeway Psychiatry unit at UC Medical Center. This is a 20‑bed, mixed geriatric/psychiatric co‑ed unit that focuses on the treatment of older adults, many of whom are 55 and older, with primary psychiatric diagnoses.

University of Cincinnati Medical Center – part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, serving the region for nearly 200 years with world‑renowned clinicians, advanced medical knowledge and technology, specialty/subspecialty care, medical breakthroughs, and the only Level I adult trauma center in Greater Cincinnati.

Unit Details

• Variety of diagnoses in behavioral health – opportunity to gain experience.
• Opportunity to work with psychiatric emergency service.
• Clinical ladder program – advancement from CN 1 nurse through unit projects, with monetary benefits and career engagement.

UC Health – an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching, providing options for even the most complex situations. Members include UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians, UC Health Ambulatory Services (over 900 board‑certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE, and specialized institutes such as the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for quality and patient satisfaction. At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world‑class care for our community and patients worldwide. Join our team to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for friends and neighbors.

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS as required by department based on patient population.
• Minimum six months direct patient care experience in a psychiatric setting, or equivalent college‑level coursework in nursing, psychology, or social work.
• For UCMC Psychiatric Services employees: NCI‑APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) holds a current state license to practice nursing and applies specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care that is culturally based and age‑specific. The RN prepares, implements, evaluates, revises, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in collaboration with the healthcare team and patient/family within the unit’s standards of practice. They communicate the plan of care to all involved associates, establish priorities based on patient assessment and needs, give clear instructions to patients