Psychiatric Staff RN - Child Unit- Days

nationwidechildrens; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks an experienced RN for Day Shift (7:00am–3:30pm) at 0.6 FTE. The role involves float to Behavioral Health units as needed and starts at $36.90/hour, with an additional $5.00 weekend premium. Requires current RN licensure in Ohio and CPR certification.

Qualifications include a BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years, and willingness to obtain required certifications (NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON, etc.).%

Qualifications

• BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed as RN in the state (Ohio).
• Current CPR certification required.
• Willingness to obtain NRP, PALS, ACLS or other certifications as determined by management.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses patient needs and communicates priorities to LPNs, PCAs, unit staff.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using evidence-based practices.
• Documents according to organizational standards and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Documentation

Family-centered care

Quality Improvement

Clinical nursing

Education

BSN or Associate degree

Job description

Overview

Day Shift Hours: 7:00am- 3:30pm

FTE Available: 0.6, 24 hours/week, (every other weekend required)

Rate: Starts at $36.90/hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant exp., additional $5.00 on 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.

Job Description

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
• Hand use: gripping
• Hand use: 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

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"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"