Registered Nurse - Outpatient Behavioral Health

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Day Treatment Program is TriHealth's mental health partial hospitalization program. The nursing team assists the program psychiatrists with nursing assessments, safety planning, patient education, and medical discharge planning needs. They also help develop and assist the patient achieving their treatment goals. The nursing team is part of a robust clinical team lead by the psychiatrists and includes psychologists, clinical social workers, and occupational therapists.

Requirements

Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)
New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)
Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience in a behavioral health/psych setting (Required)
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
Registered Nurse Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Nice To Haves

ACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing patient/family assessments and document per guidelines.
Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs and expected outcomes.
Provide safe, ethical, patient‑centered care while supporting dignity, diversity, and autonomy.
Prioritize care based on patient condition and unit needs.
Safely administer medications and treatments; perform technical skills per policy.
Recognize and respond to emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions.
Evaluate patient responses to care and revise plans in collaboration with the care team.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
Supervise delegated tasks and ensure quality care delivery.
Participate in organizational activities such as committees, staff meetings, and unit initiatives.
Support student learning and staff development; serve in leadership roles as needed.
Maintain professional competence through continuing education and self‑assessment.
Build collaborative, collegial relationships across the healthcare team.
Identify and act on opportunities for process improvement.