Staff Nurse - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

• Address:

1670 Upham Dr

Columbus,

OH

• Job Number: R161249
• Posted Date: 11/6/2026
• Type: Full time

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Job Description

Scope of Position: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care.

The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement , the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Minimum Education Required

2-Year College Degree

Required Qualifications

Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required. Current Ohio license or interim permit. *Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Harding 5th floor is an 18-bed psychiatric behavioral health unit at Harding Hospital, featuring all private rooms. The unit specializes in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, with expertise in schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.