Psychiatric Staff RN- BH8B- Evenings

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Psychiatric Staff RN helps patients move through their episodes of care safely, effectively, and without unnecessary disruption. The role provides, directs, delegates, and oversees developmentally appropriate patient care while maintaining quality and safety. The nurse practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, promotes patient advocacy, and must maintain a current Ohio nursing license. This position uses a family-centered approach to assess individualized patient needs, plan and deliver evidence-based care, educate patients and families, and evaluate outcomes. The nurse uses therapeutic communication to monitor patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs and coordinates care with LPNs, PCAs, Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel. The role also contributes to the workplace community through awareness of operational changes, data collection or auditing, quality improvement activities, relevant meetings, and communication of updates to staff. 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 nurse should expect 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 role is benefits eligible.

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.
Willingness to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other certification as determined by the manager for the business unit.

Responsibilities

Help patients move through their episodes of care rapidly, safely, and effectively while maintaining quality.
Delegate, direct, oversee, and provide developmentally appropriate patient care.
Provide nursing care using a family-centered approach and 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, data collection or auditing, quality improvement, and relevant meetings; report important information and updates to staff.
Document according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Float to any behavioral health inpatient unit as directed by leadership.