Registered Nurse (RN)- Day shift - Full Time

Bellefaire JCB; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health service provider located in Shaker Heights, Ohio, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time day shift position. The role includes administering medications and participating in treatment planning for clients in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. Candidates must possess a valid Ohio RN license and have experience working with children and adolescents. The position offers competitive pay at $36 per hour along with comprehensive benefits including health plans, generous paid time off, and tuition reduction opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and Rx plans

Wellness program including free preventative care

Generous paid time off and holidays

50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University

Defined benefit pension plan

403(b) retirement plan

Pet insurance

Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Registered Nurse license required.
• Experience working with children and adolescents required.
• Previous experience in pediatric autism, special needs, and psych preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and supervise medication to clients.
• Participate in the treatment planning needs.
• Provide physical health and nursing assessments of clients.

Skills

Ability to perform job responsibilities with initiative and independent judgment

Cultural competency

Interpersonal communication

Professional and ethical conduct

Collaboration and teamwork

Problem-solving and decision-making

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Day Shift – Full Time

Join Bellefaire JCB, a leading provider of behavioral health services, as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Day Shift Full‑Time position. This role involves administering medications and participating in the care plan for clients of the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) & MBA program.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for administering and supervising medication administration and participation in the plan of care for clients of the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) & MBA program. The Registered Nurse responds to the clients’ health needs as needed, making appropriate referrals and assessments when necessary.

Schedule / Commitment

Day shift 6:00 am–2:30 pm (alternating weekends and holidays). Requires a four (4) week commitment to training on day shift 8 am–4 pm (negotiable).

Responsibilities

• Administer and supervise the administration of medication to clients in designated ASD, PRTF & MBA units.
• Participate in the implementation of the treatment planning needs for clients within the designated ASD, PRTF & MBA units.
• Circulate through the designated units and attend to all clients’ health care needs as required, performing medical treatments such as wound care when indicated.
• Provide physical health and nursing assessments of clients, and document significant findings in the client’s record.
• Make appropriate referrals to the pediatrician after screening clients.
• Participate and assist in nursing activities specific to client admissions and ongoing treatment including but not limited to medical case management, physical health screens and nursing assessments.
• Teach clients and staff about health care topics and medications.
• Utilize the time‑log system to document billable hours of direct care.
• Orient new staff and train them on policies and procedures.
• Attend client staffing and treatment team meetings as indicated.
• Assist and train Monarch PRTF staff to make appropriate decisions pertaining to the health care needs of clients.
• Note, transcribe and check orders against the Medical Administration Record (MARs) when indicated.
• Count narcotics daily and sign the audit sheets for controlled substances.
• Order, receive and distribute routine and Leave of Absence (LOA) medications.
• Return and credit medications when indicated.
• Call for lab results when indicated and follow up on outside medical appointments. Contact the physician with abnormal lab results and with emergencies.
• Assist with daily operations of the ASD, PRTF & MBA units.
• Participate in Quality Improvement as indicated.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensure: Valid Ohio Registered Nurse license required.
• Skills: Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Core Expertise: Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of the role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and identifies root‑cause issues; makes timely decisions.
• Experience: Experience working with children and adolescents required; previous experience in pediatric autism, special needs, and psych preferred.

Benefits and Salary

• Salary offer for the position is $36 per hour.
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero‑cost option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Pet insurance.
• Employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal.
• Ancillary benefits including dental, vision, voluntary life, short‑term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness.
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care.

Agency Summary

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention, and autism services. Through more than 25 programs, we help more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity and self‑sufficiency.

Bellefaire JCB is an equal‑opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non‑profit administrative service organization providing a united, community‑based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission‑related goals and operate in a more cost‑effective and efficient manner.