Ambulatory RN- Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse for pediatric care delivery with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. The role emphasizes family-centered care, collaboration with physicians and the care team, and adherence to evidence-based practices. Qualifications include graduation from an ACEN/CCNE-accredited program and a BSN preferred (to be completed within 5 years).

Ohio RN licensure and BLS are required. Schedule is day shift, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Family-centered nursing care delivery.
• Use evidence-based practices to assess and plan patient care.
• Engage in quality improvement and reporting.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure smooth clinic flow.
• Document per policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using a family-centered approach.
• Assess patient needs, plan, educate, and evaluate care using evidence-based practices.
• Ensure clinic processes comply with regulatory requirements and policies.
• Work with providers and team to ensure smooth clinic flow and positive outcomes.
• Document according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Engage in workplace community activities and report updates to staff.

Skills

Family centered care

Assessment & planning

Evidence-based practices

Quality improvement

Education

ACEN or CCNE accredited program

BSN preferred; complete BSN within 5 years

Job description

Overview

Pay Starting at $34.82, Pay will commensurate with experience

Scheduled day shift, Monday-Friday 8 hour shifts.

Job Description Summary

Emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention as they assist patients and families to move rapidly, uneventfully, safely, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care. Delegates, oversees and provides quality, safe and developmentally appropriate patient care.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.


• Assesses individualized patient needs and plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.


• Ensures clinic processes and workflows comply with regulatory and policy compliance.


• Works closely with providers and other team members to ensure a smooth clinic flow addressing patient/parent concerns and attaining positive patient and family outcomes.


• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.


• Engages in the “workplace community” by staying aware of changes, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding Quality Improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.

Education Requirement

• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited school, required.


• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must successfully complete BSN within 5 years of start date.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required

Experience

Three years of pediatric clinical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Seeing – Far/near FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing, Walking "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet