Nationwide Children's Hospital·Columbus, Ohio
Provide basic supportive and trauma-informed care to adolescent patients and families under clinical supervision. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and maintain safety through de-escalation and physical interventions.
Hours: 3:00pm- 11:30pm
0.8- 32 hours/week (every other Saturday & Sunday required.)
Starts at $20.16/hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant exp., plus $1.80 shift differential for evenings and additional $1.80 for weekends. Expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.
Job Description: Summary:
Performs basic supportive and trauma-informed care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurse or clinical supervisor.
Participates with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care. Cares for patient assignment as delegated. Effectively establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families on the unit including but not limited to effective communication and education. Provides trauma-informed care, utilizes positive reinforcement and operates within a therapeutic relationship, maintains staff and patient safety through de-escalation, limit setting, and physical interventions Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans. Acts as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses, behavior plans, relationship based care, protective equipment, crisis management.
Education
Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Current enrollment in and completion of half a Psychology, Social Work, or related undergraduate program, or equivalent experience, required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), must maintain certification. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification provided by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), and maintain certification. First Aid certification by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), and maintain certification.
Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Requires a high school diploma and completion of at least half of a related undergraduate program or equivalent experience. Must possess or obtain BLS, TCI, and First Aid certifications within 90 days of hire.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.
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