Psychiatric Staff RN- Adolescent Unit- Evenings

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,937 - 59,729; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse for evening shifts. The role involves providing quality patient care while collaborating with LPNs and other healthcare workers. Applicants must have a BSN or commitment to obtain within 5 years, along with a current Ohio nursing license.

This position offers a starting rate of $36.90/hour with potential raises based on experience, plus shift differentials. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• BSN or higher commitment within 5 years of hire.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Evaluate individualized patient needs.
• Engage in Quality Improvement efforts.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Nursing ethics

Education

BSN or Associate degree

Tools

Medical software

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Hours: 3:00pm- 11:30pm

FTE: 0.6- 24 hours/week, every other weekend required.

Rate: Starts at $36.90/hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant experience, plus $4.70 shift differential for evening and an additional $4.70 for weekends.

Expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

Job Description Summary

Assists patients to move rapidly, uneventfully, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. 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 and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Essential Functions

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs. Communicates patient care needs and priorities to assigned Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Assistants (PCAs), Unit Coordinators, and Allied Health personnel.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
• 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.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Education Requirement

BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Certifications

• Current CPR certification required.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by your manager based on business unit.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally:
  • Biohazard waste
  • Climb stairs/ladder
  • Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required
  • Fume /Gases /Vapors
  • Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning
  • Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs
  • Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs
  • Machinery
  • Power Tools
  • Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
  • Reaching above shoulder
• Frequently:
  • Bend/twist
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids
  • Chemicals/Medications
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens
  • Depth perception
  • Electricity
  • Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs
  • Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs
  • Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs
  • Patient Equipment
  • Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs
  • Repetitive hand/arm use
  • Sitting
  • Squat/kneel
• Continuously:
  • Audible speech
  • Color vision
  • Computer skills
  • Decision Making
  • Hearing acuity
  • Interpreting Data
  • Peripheral vision
  • Problem solving
  • Seeing – Far/near
  • Standing
  • Walking

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet