Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 26 · New grads welcomed
- Unit and setting
- Psych
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed While we prefer nurses with psychiatric/behavioral health experience, we warmly welcome new graduates who are eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
- Certification
- BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
- Education
- Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing required
- Experience
- New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.After hire · within 5 years
- Also asks
- Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cycle
- Also asks
- Job
Preferred
- Certification
- Preferred certification in specialty
- Experience
- Relevant Psych/Behavioral Health RN experience strongly preferred but not required
- Also asks
- Preferred membership in related professional organization
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $5,000
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- 5–6 week orientation
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours and call?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on TriHealth’s careers page.
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Full Time Day Shift - TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital - $5k Sign-On Bonus!
Location
375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Work Schedule
Full Time - (72 hours bi-weekly) 7am - 7:30pm 3rd or 4th Weekend rotation Holiday rotation Welcome to the Inpatient Behavioral Health Services Units 10fg and 10hi at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, where we specialize in providing compassionate and comprehensive care for adults aged 18 and up . Our unit operates on an acute crisis stabilization model, ensuring that patients receive the urgent care they need to regain stability and well-being. Our multidisciplinary team approach brings together a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and Acute Care Technicians (ACTs).
Our collaborative effort ensures that each patient receives personalized and holistic care tailored to their unique needs. We have a dedicated 10 bed geriatric space that focuses on dementia and patients with cognitive impairment. We have 28 other beds for adults experiencing depression and other mental illnesses.
Patients on our unit typically stay for an average of 5-7 days, during which they benefit from the expertise and support of our dedicated team. Our staffing model is designed to provide optimal care around the clock, with RNs, LPNs, ACTs, therapists, and social workers. We are available during day, evening, and night shifts.
We offer twelve-hour shifts, with a twelve-hour shift every third weekend and a weekend option for those who prefer it. We typically maintain an a verage patient-to-staff ratio of 1:5 . While we prefer nurses with psychiatric/behavioral health experience, we warmly welcome new graduates who are eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
Join us at the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, where we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients through compassionate care and a collaborative team spirit. We offer a 5–6-week orientation that can be shortened or extended dependent upon the new team members learning needs. All new team members attend CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) which is TriHealth’s de-escalation training offered by TriHealth.
Incentives & Benefits
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package —including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options —this role offers added compensation opportunities. Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits
Bonus Opportunity
This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month commitment (external qualified candidates only). Job
Requirements
Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing required New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Registered Nurse Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cycle Preferred membership in related professional organization Relevant Psych/Behavioral Health RN experience strongly preferred but not required Preferred certification in specialty Job
Responsibilities
Perform and document initial and ongoing patient/family assessments. Develop, communicate, and update individualized plans of care, including discharge planning. Provide safe, patient ‑ centered care that supports autonomy, dignity, and diversity.
Recognize and respond to emergencies and take appropriate clinical action. Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Complete assigned care and documentation within required timeframes.
Administer medications/treatments safely and perform technical skills per policy. Evaluate patient responses and revise the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to other team members.
Serve as a clinical resource and support training/education of staff and students. Maintain current clinical knowledge and adhere to organizational and departmental standards. Function in relief charge/resource roles as requested.
Other Job-Related Information
The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.
Working Conditions
Bending - Frequently Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting 10 Lbs. - Consistently Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently Lifting 50 Lbs. - Consistently Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Consistently Stooping - Consistently Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Consistently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS…
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
- Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
- Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
- Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS…
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
- Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
- Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
Job Keywords: Psychology, Psych, Behavioral Health, RN, Staff RN
What's around it?
Cincinnati, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,001/mo
- Household income
- $52,909/yr, all local households, not nurse pay