Company Overview
Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, offers comprehensive and personalized inpatient treatment for adults aged 18 and older, regardless of gender, who are facing mental and behavioral health challenges. Our specialized care addresses conditions such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Additionally, we provide dual diagnosis programming for individuals with a primary mental health disorder accompanied by a co-occurring substance use disorder.
At Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital, we prioritize individualized care. Every patient undergoes a thorough assessment process to ensure we fully understand their unique needs and can develop the most effective treatment plan. This comprehensive evaluation includes a detailed medical history review, a physical examination, a psychiatric assessment, and a nursing evaluation.
Registered Nurse – Essential Responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse at Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients facing mental and behavioral health challenges. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs to develop and coordinate individualized care plans.
- Implementing nursing care plans and maintaining accurate medical records while educating patients and their families on various health conditions.
- Providing nursing services in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act regulations, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensuring that physicians’ verbal orders are properly documented and transcribed in compliance with policy and procedure.
- Continuously monitoring patients’ conditions, gathering pertinent information, and documenting findings appropriately.
- Notifying physicians of significant status changes, including medical emergencies, detox difficulties, medication responses, and other critical concerns.
- Completing initial nursing treatment plans upon patient admission, ensuring they are tailored to each individual’s assessed needs.
- Demonstrating a strong understanding of universal precautions while delivering direct patient care.
- Administering medications accurately as prescribed and maintaining appropriate documentation of controlled substance administration.
- Managing admission and discharge processes efficiently and with attention to detail.
- Building therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, and providing direct, focused attention.
- Overseeing or coordinating unit activities as needed to support smooth operations.
- Communicating professionally and compassionately with patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the treatment team.
Qualifications & Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
- Possession of a valid and current Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to practice in the state of employment.
- A minimum of one year of nursing experience (psychiatric, mental health, behavioral health, or substance abuse experience is preferred).
- Certification in CPR, de-escalation techniques, and restraint procedures (training provided upon hire).
- First aid certification may be required, depending on state or facility regulations.
At Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital, we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates, regardless of legally protected characteristics under state, federal, and local laws.