Registered Nurse (RN)- PRTF-Evenings
About the role
Applewood Centers is a premier provider of community-based behavioral health services in Northeast Ohio. Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. We are currently looking for a flexible, caring, and organized Psychiatric Nurse interested in providing and enhancing their skills in a residential behavioral health setting. As the Registered Nurse for our Residential Program, you will be joining a passionate team dedicated to treating children and adolescents with mental and behavioral health issues.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists and case managers both within and outside of the agency
- Collaborating with clients, caregivers, and significant others
- Providing behavioral health education and behavioral management strategies while holding client accountable
- Assessing clients for additional treatment needs and linking them with needed services
- Having knowledge of physical health aspects of client care, including weight, nutrition, medication education, assessing and education of side effects, risks and benefits of medication
- Providing clients with community resources
- Providing leadership in the day to day activities of the department (as a shift charge nurse)
- Meeting with clients independently as referred by Psychiatrists and psychiatric APRN's and for triage
- Communicating and documenting observations and interventions, while seeking and utilizing guidance from team members
Qualifications
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required. Specialized training in or certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
- Licensure/Certification: Active Ohio Nursing license. RN required. BLS certification preferred.
- Competency/Skills: Core Expertise; Independent Judgment; Cultural Competency; Interpersonal Communication; Professional & Ethical Conduct; Collaboration and Teamwork; Problem Solving & Decision Making; Technical Proficiency.
- Experience: One or more years of demonstrated nursing experience in behavioral health or psychiatry preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit options for employees and families, including domestic partners and pets
- Healthcare: Comprehensive medical (free option available), dental, vision & FSAs
- Education Perks: 50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles
- Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and 24/7 EAP support
- Family Care: Fertility/IVF coverage, childcare FSA, and pet insurance
Pay
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