Psychiatric Staff RN - BH8B Unit (Evenings)

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Evenings 3pm-11:30pm Shift Hours: .8 FTE (32 hours per week), Every other weekend required. Currently seeking Staff RN's with at least 1 year of experience to join our new unit opening this September in the Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are looking for individuals to start and train on our other in-patients units to be up and running by the time BH8B opens up! Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. Delegates, directs, oversees and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification required.
Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
Assesses individualized patient needs.
Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.