Psychiatric Staff RN- Neurobehavior Unit- Day Shift

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

Job summary

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a nurse for day shifts. The role involves providing family-centered nursing care and assessing individualized patient needs. Candidates need a BSN or an Associate degree with a commitment to obtain BSN within five years.

The position requires a valid Ohio RN license and current CPR certification. Shifts include two 8-hour shifts per week, with weekend work required. A supportive environment with opportunities for certifications is provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Willingness to obtain other necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a family‑centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs.
• Communicates patient care needs to assigned personnel.
• Plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care using evidence‑based practices.

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Day Shift: 7am-3:30pm, FTE: 0.4 (2× 8 hour shifts per week) every other Saturday & Sunday required. Rate: Starts at $36.90 /hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant experience, plus $4.70 for weekends. Expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

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

Education Requirements

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

Licensure

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 manager based on business unit.

Skills

Not specified.

Experience

Not specified.

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, 61-100 lbs.
• Machinery, power tools, pushing/pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance.

Frequently:

• Bend/twist, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases and/or pathogens.
• Depth perception, electricity.
• Lifting/Carrying: 0-10 lbs, 11-20 lbs, 21-40 lbs.
• Patient equipment.
• Pushing/Pulling: 0-25 lbs, 26-40 lbs, 41-60 lbs, 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.

EEO Statement

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet