Strike Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

📢 NOW HIRING: Registered Nurse (RN) – Gero-Psychiatric Unit
 

We are seeking an experienced Gero-Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team at the Akron Campus in Ohio. This opportunity is ideal for nurses with a strong background in psychiatric nursing, geriatric patient care, and behavioral health.
 

📍 Position Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Gero-Psych
• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Department: Gero-Psychiatric – BHP, 4th Floor
• Job Type: Long-Term Contract
• Contract Dates: December 6, 2026 – March 6, 2027
• Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts
• Open Positions: 1
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years

🏥 Unit Overview

The Gero-Psychiatric unit primarily serves patients aged 60 and above who may experience:

• Dementia
• Depression
• Suicidal ideation
• Other geriatric behavioral health conditions

Unit Highlights:

• 16 private patient rooms
• Patient-to-nurse ratios of approximately 1:6–7
• Staffing typically includes 3 RNs and 2 Patient Care Technicians, depending on patient census and acuity
• Centrak safety badges equipped with emergency alert capabilities
• Protective Services available for immediate response when assistance is needed

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to geriatric psychiatric patients.
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with dementia, depression, suicidal ideation, and other behavioral health conditions.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Perform blood draws and manage IVs.
• Maintain patient safety and follow established behavioral health protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and patient care technicians.
• Float to other units within the nurse's scope of practice, including Med/Surg, as needed for helping-hand assignments.

✅ Required Qualifications

• Active and valid RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program recognized by ACEN or CCNE.
• Recent Epic experience within the last 12 months.
• Ability to perform blood draws and manage IVs.
• Willingness to float within the scope of practice.

📜 Required Certifications

• BLS – Basic Life Support
• CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute certification (non-crisis intervention requirement as specified by the facility)

⚠️ Important Submission Requirements

• BLS and CPI certification are required at the time of submission.
• RTO (Requested Time Off) must be provided at submission.
• Maximum of 7 days of RTO is permitted.
• No RTO will be accepted during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Candidates requesting more than 7 days of RTO will be automatically rejected.
• Block scheduling requests will not be accepted.
• Epic experience must be clearly listed on the resume, including the facility where Epic was most recently used and the dates of use.
• Candidates must be willing to float to other units as required.

🎤 Interview Process

• Interview is mandatory.
• Candidates must provide their available interview dates and times at the time of submission.
• Interview availability must be entered in EII for consideration.

📑 Additional Compliance Requirements

Selected candidates will be required to complete:

• Summa Competency Exam
• Summa Skills Checklist
• Summa Pharmacology Exam
• Summa Specialty Exam
• Summa Core Competencies
• License verification through Nursys
• Background check and education verification
• Drug screening and required health screenings
• Immunization and TB documentation

🌟 Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate will have strong geriatric psychiatric nursing experience, excellent patient assessment skills, the ability to manage behavioral health challenges, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for older adult patients.
 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply!