Psychiatric Staff RN- Neurobehavior Unit- Day Shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

11d

About The Position

The Psychiatric Staff RN in the Neurobehavior Unit provides developmentally appropriate nursing care and supports patients in moving through their episodes of care safely and effectively. The nurse delegates, directs, oversees, and provides care while prioritizing quality, patient advocacy, and professional nursing practice in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. The role requires maintaining a current Ohio nursing license. The position uses a Family Centered approach to assess individualized patient needs, communicate care priorities to the care team, and plan, implement, educate, and evaluate care using evidence-based practices. The nurse uses therapeutic communication to monitor patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs, as well as those of their families. The role also includes participation in workplace and quality-improvement activities and documentation in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and procedures. This is a day-shift role from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week). Every other Saturday and Sunday is required. The nurse is expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership. Starting pay is $36.90 per hour, with the potential for higher pay based on relevant experience, plus a $5.00 weekend shift differential.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
Willingness to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other certifications as determined by the manager based on the business unit.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
Assess individualized patient needs.
Communicate patient-care needs and priorities to assigned LPNs, PCAs, Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
Plan, implement, educate, and evaluate care using evidence-based practices.
Use therapeutic communication while monitoring patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, and social needs.
Participate in workplace-community activities, including staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings.
Report important information and updates from relevant meetings back to staff.
Document according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Delegate, direct, oversee, and provide developmentally appropriate patient care.
Float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at leadership’s direction.
Work every other Saturday and Sunday.