Psychiatric Staff RN- BH8B- Evenings

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

10d

About The Position

The Psychiatric Staff RN assists patients in moving through their episode of care as effectively and safely as possible while maintaining quality of care. The RN 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. The role uses a family-centered approach and evidence-based practices to assess, plan, implement, educate, and evaluate care. The nurse uses therapeutic communication to monitor patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, and social needs, and documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures. The position is scheduled for evenings, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., at 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), with every other weekend required. The RN is expected to float to any behavioral health inpatient unit as directed by leadership. Starting pay is $36.90, with potential for a higher rate based on experience. The position is benefits eligible and includes shift differentials of $5.00 for evenings and an additional $5.00 on weekends.

Requirements

BSN, or an associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or another certification as determined by the manager based on the business unit.
Every other weekend work is required.
Able to meet the described physical requirements, including lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, standing, walking, and other listed physical activities.

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.
Engage 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 back to staff.
Document according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Float to any behavioral health inpatient units as directed by leadership.
Delegate, direct, oversee, and provide developmentally appropriate patient care.
Promote patient advocacy and practice professional nursing in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.