Staff RN - Psychiatric Crisis Department (Evenings)

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Staff RN in the Psychiatric Crisis Department assists patients in moving through their episode of care rapidly and effectively while prioritizing quality and safety. The nurse 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. A current Ohio nursing license is required. This role uses a family-centered approach to nursing care, assesses individualized patient needs, and communicates care priorities to LPNs, PCAs, Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel. The nurse plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using evidence-based practices, and uses therapeutic communication while monitoring patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, and social needs. The position also involves participation in workplace community activities, including awareness of changes, data collection or auditing, Quality Improvement, relevant meetings, and sharing updates with staff. Documentation must follow organizational standards, policies, and procedures. The schedule is an evening shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., at 0.6 or 0.8 FTE (24 or 32 hours per week), with every other weekend required. The nurse is expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership. The rate starts at $36.90 per hour, commensurate with experience, with a $5.00 evening shift differential and an additional $5.00 weekend shift 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 certifications as determined by the manager based on the business unit.
Every other weekend availability.

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.
Stay aware of workplace changes and participate in data collection or auditing and Quality Improvement activities.
Represent staff at relevant meetings and report important information and updates 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 the direction of leadership.