Registered Nurse (RN)- PRTF-Evenings
Applewood Centers
Summary
Seeking Full Time Evening's- 2-12 hour shifts & 2-8 hour shifts. Must complete TCI training. Weekend and Holiday Rotation.
Job description
Agency Summary
Applewood Centers is a premier provider of community-based behavioral health services in Northeast Ohio. 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 Include
- 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
- Provide 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
- Communicate and document observations and interventions, while seeking and utilizing guidance from team members
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing required
- Specialized training in or certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Active Ohio Nursing license
- RN required
- BLS certification preferred
- One or more years of demonstrated nursing experience in behavioral health or psychiatry preferred
- Must complete TCI training
- Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date
- Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
- Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics
- Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language
- Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions
Benefits
- Health and Rx Plans
- Wellness Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reduction
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Support
- Credential Renewal Support
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
Company overview
Applewood Centers is a comprehensive mental health care organization specializing in providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. As a leading healthcare provider in the mental health sector, the organization offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions and support services designed to address various psychological and emotional challenges. Their services typically include outpatient counseling, intensive treatment programs, family therapy, and community-based support systems. Applewood Centers focuses on creating individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practices to promote mental wellness and resilience. The organization plays a crucial role in the mental health care ecosystem by addressing the growing need for accessible and effective behavioral health services, particularly for youth populations. Their multidisciplinary approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to help individuals and families navigate mental health challenges and achieve improved quality of life.