What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN)- NEW Student Loan Repayment Program position at Shodair Children's Hospital?
Description
Up to $30,000 in student loan repayment!
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and highly motivated Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pediatric Psychiatric care team. Working under the guidance of the Director of Nursing and in compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, the RN plays a key role in delivering safe, evidence-based care to children and adolescents experiencing acute behavioral health challenges. This role combines direct patient care with leadership in assessment, coordination, delegation, and quality improvement.
An ideal candidate for a Pediatric Psychiatric Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) possesses a unique blend of clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Here are the key characteristics and qualities that define success in this specialized role:
- Clinical Competence: Strong assessment skills, Knowledge of psychiatric and developmental disorders, Medication management expertise.
- Emotional Intelligence & Compassion: Empathy, Emotional regulation, Non-judgmental attitude.
- Child & Adolescent-Centered Approach: Developmentally appropriate communication, Trauma-informed care mindset, Playfulness and creativity.
- Team Collaboration & Leadership: Team player, Delegation skills, Mentorship mindset
- Resilience & Adaptability: Emotionally resilient, Flexible and adaptive, Problem-solving mindset.
- Organizational & Communication Skills: Strong documentation habits, Effective communicator, Detail-oriented
- Safety & Crisis Management: Crisis prevention and intervention, Milieu management
- Must be able to successfully perform physical holds, movements and carries.
- Blocking and redirecting patient movements against the patient’s weight
- Physical interventions in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior.
- Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations when protective holds and/or movements are deemed necessary.
- Physically able to perform, but not but not limited to: pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, assisting with carrying a person, assisting a person to the floor, stabilizing people in standing, seated, prone and supine positions.
This role demands more than just nursing skills—it calls for a deep commitment to children’s mental health, strong boundaries, emotional awareness, and the ability to lead with compassion and strength. The right person in this role can make a lasting impact on young lives and be a vital force in their healing process. This position is both physically and emotionally challenging, but it offers a deeply rewarding experience as you directly impact the lives of children and adolescents on their journey to healing.
Why Join Our Pediatric Psychiatry Team?
- Work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.
- Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and clinical advancement.
- A supportive environment where your clinical voice and experience are valued.
- Repayment of up to $30,000 of your student loans with Clasp!
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid Medical and vision, tuition reimbursement, and a 6% employer paid 403B contribution. $46.00/hour after training.
- Residency and Fellowship programs available!
- Templated schedules available!
Requirements
- Required education and experience—Must be a graduate of a RN nursing program. Must have and maintain CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills certification within three months of hire.
- Preferred education and experience—preferred minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in psychiatric or pediatric nursing.
Salary : $46