Staff RN - Psychiatric Crisis Department- (Nights)

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff RN in the Psychiatric Crisis Department provides nursing care to help patients move through their episodes of care rapidly and effectively while prioritizing quality and safety. The role delegates, directs, oversees, and provides developmentally appropriate patient care; practices professional nursing and patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics; and requires a current Ohio nursing license. The nurse is expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership. The position is 0.6 FTE, or 24 hours per week, with hours from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Every other weekend is required. The starting rate is $36.90 per hour, with potential for higher pay based on relevant experience, plus shift differentials of $5.00 for weekends and $5.20 for nights. A BSN or an associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire is required. The role requires an Ohio Registered Nurse license and current CPR certification. The employee must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other certifications as determined by the manager based on the business unit.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
BSN, or an associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
Willingness to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, or other certifications as determined by the manager based on the business unit.
Every other weekend availability.
Ability to work 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., 24 hours per week.

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 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 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.
Practice professional nursing and promote patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.