Psychiatric Charge RN Weekend Option- Adolescent Unit- Night Shift

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat rate premium weekend pay

Night shift differential

Job summary

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse for the day shift in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves planning, directing, and evaluating patient care during assigned shifts, engaging in staff coordination, and ensuring quality compliance. Candidates must possess a BSN and a current Ohio Nursing License, with a preference for those having two years of nursing experience.

The position offers eligible benefits, including weekend pay and shift differentials, fostering a positive work environment and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio Nursing License is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Preferred 2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care as needed.
• Coordinate activities during assigned shift.
• Ensure adequate supplies and staff utilization.

Skills

Professional nursing practice

Patient advocacy

Staff coordination

EPIC system expertise

Emergency response

Education

BSN

Job description

Overview

Day Shift 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 0.75 FTE, 30 hours/week (full time) Every Saturday & Sunday, and every other Friday.

Benefits

Eligible Flat rate premium weekend pay of $50.80/hour + $4.90 Night Shift Differential

Job Description Summary

The Charge Nurse plans, directs, and evaluates the overall patient care and functions in a particular area during an assigned shift. Serves as a role model to positively influence culture and work environment. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the activities of a particular shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the employees.
• Ensures adequate supplies, equipment and utilization of staff.
• Serves as an expert EPIC Super User.
• Assesses, monitors, and supports employees throughout the shift.
• Facilitates direct patient care through coaching, delegation and service recovery.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• 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.
• Ensures regulatory compliance.
• Institutes emergency responses as appropriate.
• Maintains quality and safety as a priority.
• Specifies the critical resources required to accomplish the team's objectives.
• Makes appropriate staffing decisions with understanding and consideration of workload targets and budget impact.

Education Requirement

BSN, required.

Licensure Requirement

Current Ohio Nursing License, required.

Certifications

BLS, required.

Experience

2 years nursing experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Electricity, Fume/Gases/Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting/Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing/Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Reaching above shoulder, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting/Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting/Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing/Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing/Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet