Psychiatric Staff RN - Child Unit- Evenings

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

19h

About The Position

The Psychiatric Staff RN provides developmentally appropriate nursing care to children and their families using a Family Centered approach. The role assists patients in moving through their episode of care as effectively and safely as possible, maintains quality and safety, and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. The RN assesses individualized needs; plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using evidence-based practices; and uses therapeutic communication to monitor patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, and social needs. The RN delegates, directs, and oversees care delivered by assigned personnel, documents according to organizational standards, and participates in workplace and quality-improvement activities. The position may float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

The schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) available. Every other weekend is required. Pay starts at $36.90 per hour, with potential for higher pay based on relevant experience, plus a $5.00 evening differential and an additional $5.00 weekend differential.

Requirements

• BSN, or an Associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other necessary certification 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 Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
• Plan, implement, educate, and evaluate care using evidence-based practices.
• Use therapeutic communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
• Participate in the workplace community by 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.
• Float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree