RN - Inpatient Behavioral Health

6 days ago


Akron, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

ONA bidding Period: 9/27/24 - 10/1/24


Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health


Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family .

Akron General's Center for Psychiatry provides two specialized units for inpatient services - Crisis Intervention and Stress Management Units. The Crisis Intervention Unit provides close supervision and a caring, structured and protective environment, as individuals are able to work through crisis. Patients experiencing depression and other debilitating symptoms are successfully treated in the Stress Management Unit. Here, patients work towards an increased self-responsibility and are progressively involved in their plan of care. Upon admission to inpatient units, patients receive a thorough diagnostic evaluation, and sometimes medical testing, to rule out any physical problems. Medication, individual, group, occupational and recreational therapies help patients rebuild daily living skills and cope with life's challenges.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00pm - 7:30am.


A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Provide n ursing care in accordance with the Standards of Safe Nursing Practice/Ohio Administrative Code and Understanding Scopes of Practice/Ohio Board of Nursing and ANA Scope and Standards of Care.

  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a given patient population.

  • Assessments: complete ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.

  • Planning: develop and update goals, involve patients and families in developing plans of care, coordinating the interdisciplinary plan of care and serve as a patient advocate.

  • Implementation: provide nursing care, administer treatments and medication, and document.

  • Evaluation: participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of patient/family outcomes, contribute to the improvement of care and participate in the quality improvement process.

  • Leadership/professional development: delegate tasks/assignments, serve as a resource person/role model/mentor, pursue ongoing education and specialty certifications, maintain applicable certification/licensure, obtain any required certifications specific to the unit, be involved in professional development and review processes, adhere to values/guest service standards and guiding principles, complete mandatory education and training , maintain BLS certification and complete psychiatric core curriculum and managing disruptive behavior training within 6 months.

  • Department specific: provide individualized and timely interventions, establish priorities for delive ring patient care, remain calm and professional at all times , document nursing interventions and patients' responses, participate in QI data collection, communicate information to oncoming nurses , caregivers and leadership , perform unit coordinator responsibilities and participate in clinical instruction programs.

  • Psychiatric Triage Nurse: triage psychiatric patients that present to the ED, complete medical screening examination forms, initiate admission paperwork, assist with insurance/pre-certification, obtain physician orders, give reports to the floor, do cument all pertinent information, assist with transporting patients, assist with the assessment and treatment of psychiatric nursing issues in the ED, consult on managing disruptive behavior and restraint issues, assess patients for suicide and elopement risk, recommend proper levels of patient observation, provide discharge information, and serve as a resource/liaison for referrals for admission to psychiatry.


Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.

  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

  • ED Triage RN: five years of nursing experience and three years of inpatient psych experience.


Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).


Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you:

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
  • Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
  • Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
  • Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
  • Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
  • Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Salaries which may be shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

  • Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    About the RoleCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care and work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients with...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    Job SummaryCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide exceptional patient care and work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care to patients with complex behavioral health needs.Key...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    Job Title: RN - Inpatient Behavioral HealthCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient experiences.Job Summary:The Registered Nurse - Inpatient...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    Job SummaryCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a RN, you will provide exceptional patient care and work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care to individuals experiencing mental health crises.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess, plan,...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    About the RoleCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care and work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients with...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    Job SummaryCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care and work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients with...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    Job SummaryCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a RN, you will provide exceptional patient care and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive treatment plans.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to ensure...


  • Akron, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    ONA bidding Period: 9/27/24 - 10/1/24Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health  Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create...


  • Akron, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    ONA Bidding Period: 10/2/24 - 10/6/24Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health  Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    About the RoleCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our team, you will provide exceptional patient care and support to individuals experiencing mental health crises.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with mental...

  • Registered Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    Job SummaryCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care and work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients with complex...

  • Registered Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    Job SummaryCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our team, you will provide exceptional patient care and work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to our patients.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care to patients...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States Haven Behavioral Healthcare Full time

    Job Summary:Haven Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct patient care to patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate will maintain a safe and efficient working and treatment environment, ensuring quality patient care through effective collaboration with the treatment...

  • Registered Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    Job SummaryCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care, work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to the development of innovative care strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individualized and...

  • RN PRN Nights

    4 weeks ago


    Akron, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding...

  • Nurse Specialist

    4 weeks ago


    Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    Job SummaryCleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality patient care and contribute to the development of individualized treatment plans.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON Full time

    Job SummaryThe Behavioral Health Technician I plays a vital role in the care and treatment of children and adolescents in our inpatient behavioral health unit or emergency department. Under the direction of a registered nurse, this position supports and assists in the delivery of individualized care and treatment plans.Key ResponsibilitiesCollect and...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Therapist - Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team at Cleveland Clinic. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in education, psychology, or a related field and current registration to practice in the State of Ohio.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide group therapy to patients on inpatient psychiatric units,...


  • Akron, Ohio, United States Red Oak Behavioral Health Full time

    Job Title: Therapeutic Behavioral Support SpecialistAt Red Oak Behavioral Health, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Therapeutic Behavioral Support Specialist to join our team.Job Summary:The Therapeutic Behavioral Support Specialist will work primarily out of one or more of our partner school locations, serving as the clinical lead for...


  • AKRON, United States Akron Children's Hospital Full time

    Behavioral Health UnitPart Time 24 hours/weekNights 7p-730aOnsite Summary:The Behavioral Health Technician I, under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse, supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, age 5-17, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit or emergency department. Responsibilities:Collects data...