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Staff Nurse (RN) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

Posted Aug 27

Unit
Psych

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Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

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Scope of Position: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost-effective care.

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Summary

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire

2- year College Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program is required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with a major in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program is preferred. Current Ohio license or interim permit required. 2 years of experience in behavioral health or acute care setting is preferred.

On-going: Maintains current Ohio RN license. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements. Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions.

Harding Hospital at the OSU Wexner Medical Center offers adult and geriatric inpatient program with 84 beds and provides emergency stabilization, diagnosis and the initial stages of treatment for those requiring inpatient care. Patient-centered, trauma-informed care is supported by an interdisciplinary team with a strong focus on staff and patient safety, clinical excellence, and professional growth.

Harding 3rd floor is a 24-bed psychiatric behavioral health unit at Harding Hospital specializing in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, with particular expertise in psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Ohio RN license
  • experience in behavioral health or acute care setting is preferred

Place

City
Columbus, Ohio
Median rent
$1,295/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$66,082/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% below the national average

Columbus area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.

Ohio's capital blends Midwestern friendliness with big-city energy. Home to Ohio State University and several major hospital systems, Columbus offers nurses strong career options, a lively Short North arts district, and greenways along the Scioto River for off-shift downtime.

Map showing the location of Columbus, OH
Approximate location in Columbus, OH. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is an academic medical center located in Columbus, Ohio. It includes the OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, a comprehensive cancer center dedicated to improving health through innovation in research, education, and…

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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