Psychiatric Charge RN- Neurobehavior Unit- Weekend Option Day Shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

11d

About The Position

The Charge Nurse plans, directs, and evaluates overall patient care and unit functions during an assigned shift. The role serves as a positive role model for the unit’s culture and work environment, practices professional nursing, and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. This position is on the Neurobehavior Unit and follows a weekend-option day schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 30 hours per week (0.75 FTE), including every Saturday and Sunday and one additional weekday shift every other week. The position offers flat-rate premium weekend pay of $50.80 per hour and is benefits eligible.

Requirements

BSN required.
Current Ohio Nursing License required.
BLS required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate shift activities and direct, organize, and assign employee work.
Ensure adequate supplies and equipment and appropriate utilization of staff.
Serve as an expert EPIC Super User and assess, monitor, and support employees throughout the shift.
Facilitate direct patient care through coaching, delegation, and service recovery, and provide direct patient care as needed.
Participate in the workplace community by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, representing staff at relevant meetings, and reporting important information and updates to staff.
Ensure regulatory compliance, institute emergency responses as appropriate, and prioritize quality and safety.
Identify the critical resources needed to accomplish team objectives.
Make staffing decisions that consider workload targets and budget impact.