Registered Nurse RN

Registered Nurse (RN) – Adolescent Behavioral Health Residential Program (QRTP)

Location:

Columbus, OH (In-Person)
Pay: $38.00 – $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

Flexible shifts with preference of 7a-7p

DTAC (Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers) is expanding—and we’re looking for a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about helping adolescents heal and thrive. In this role, you’ll work in a Male Adolescent Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) supporting youth ages 10–18 with complex behavioral health, emotional, and trauma-related needs. A QRTP provides a structured, trauma-informed residential environment where adolescents receive comprehensive support from a multidisciplinary treatment team focused on safety, healing, skill development, and long-term success.

Residents live on-site while participating in therapeutic, educational, and behavioral health programming designed to help them build healthy coping skills and achieve lasting positive outcomes. This is more than a nursing position—it’s an opportunity to create lasting change in the lives of young people through trauma-informed, therapeutic care.

• Competitive hourly pay ($34–$45/hr)
• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Direct impact on youth and families

• Perform health assessments (vitals, injuries, behavioral and psychiatric symptoms)
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Monitor for medication effectiveness and side effects
• Document thoroughly in EMR (MARs, nursing notes, PRNs, incidents, etc.)
• Coordinate care with providers, pharmacies, and outside medical services

• Help maintain a structured, trauma-informed environment
• Provide education on wellness, medication, hygiene, and coping skills
• Support individualized treatment plans with the clinical team

• Respond to behavioral and medical emergencies
• Use de-escalation techniques and clinical judgment under pressure
• Monitor for safety risks (self-harm, aggression, environmental concerns)
• Ensure proper protocols and safety procedures are followed

• Participate in treatment planning, team meetings, and discharge planning
• Support and guide direct care staff on medical-related matters
• Communicate effectively across shifts and departments

• Maintain compliance with state regulations, Medicaid standards, and agency policies
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical nursing standards

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Ability to pass background checks and required screenings
• CPR & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

• Adolescent behavioral health or psychiatric nursing
• Residential treatment or crisis stabilization
• Trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques
• Working with high-acuity youth populations

• Accurate, timely documentation and medication administration
• Strong compliance with clinical and safety standards
• Positive contributions to a safe, structured, therapeutic environment
• Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

DTAC is a growing behavioral health organization dedicated to helping youth and families achieve long-term healing, stability, and independence. Our trauma-informed programs provide structured, supportive environments for individuals with complex emotional and behavioral needs.

DTAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.