Registered Nurse; Psychiatry

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Are you a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse with a passion for behavioral health? We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join our interdisciplinary Psychiatric Care Team. In this rewarding role, you will serve as a cornerstone of our community mental health services conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, managing medication treatments, and delivering personalized care that promotes patient independence and healthier lives.

You will work collaboratively with psychiatrists, case managers, and other clinical staff to support patients through their mental health journey from initial evaluation and medication stabilization to ongoing wellness monitoring and bridge care following hospitalization.

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated experience in psychiatric and mental health nursing, including medication management, counseling support, and clinical assessment
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR); Epic experience preferred
• Ability to administer intramuscular (IM) injections, including long-acting injectable (LAI) treatments

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC) or as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Experience with clozapine management and STARS/REMS systems
• Familiarity with OARRS (Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System) or equivalent state prescription drug monitoring programs
• Prior experience in community mental health or outpatient psychiatric settings

What You Will Do

Patient Assessment & Care

You will conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical status, mental status, and psychiatric symptoms including evaluation of psychotic symptoms and safety factors. You will screen and monitor patients for medical problems and medication side effects, and provide comprehensive Registered Nurse Care appointments, including long-acting injection (LAI) treatments.

Medication Management

You will assess medication adherence, evaluate refill needs, and manage the full medication system, including administration, documentation, and proper storage and disposal according to organizational policy. You will also coordinate with the program psychiatrist to initiate and stabilize patients on medications, access the OARRS report for patients on controlled medications, and obtain urine drug screens as ordered by the provider.

Coordination & Collaboration

You will collaborate with shared provider appointments particularly for patients experiencing instability, needing medication changes, or presenting with side effects. You will provide Bridge Appointments following hospital discharge, including review of discharge orders, shared provider appointments, entry of new orders and hospital information into Epic, and patient scheduling coordination with their primary care physician (PCP). You will also communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers, including clozapine resources and STARS consultation.

Education & Health Promotion

You will meet individually with patients to provide comprehensive medication education, monitor effectiveness, and develop systems to support medication compliance involving family and significant others as appropriate. You will engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities, including risk behavior assessment and behavior change support. You will also educate team members on monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.

Clinical & Administrative Responsibilities

You will utilize EMR systems including Epic, REMS, OARRS, and CliniSync. You will provide triage line coverage, participate in clinical team meetings and treatment planning, and support the development of new services within the program.

Core Competencies

Nursing Process. You deliver holistic, patient-centered care grounded in assessment, diagnosis, outcomes planning, implementation, and evaluation. You integrate medical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of patient care into individualized treatment approaches.

Communication. You express thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively in both verbal and written formats. You present with confidence and enthusiasm, whether speaking with individual patients or clinical teams, and demonstrate strong knowledge of subject matter.

Values Diversity. You collaborate with and involve others while demonstrating respect for divergent viewpoints. You interact effectively with diverse individuals and groups, contributing to an environment that is equitable, inclusive, and cooperative, and you bring cultural sensitivity to every patient interaction.

Interpersonal Relations. You build constructive, effective relationships inside and outside the organization. You use diplomacy, tact, and influence to build consensus and inspire confidence in colleagues and patients alike.

Clinical Judgment & Safety. You assess, diagnose, and effectively intervene in psychiatric crises, working to promote recovery and improve quality of life while maintaining safe medication practices.

Why Join Us

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We value your clinical expertise and invest in your professional growth. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with serious mental illness supported by a collaborative, mission-driven psychiatric care team.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter.

The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.