Staff RN- C5A Gen Med & BH Unit (Nights)

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

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced RN for the C5A unit on the night shift (7p–7a). The unit is 21 beds and focuses on medical and mental health care, with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care and safety.

The role requires an Ohio RN license, BSN or an associate degree with a plan to obtain BSN within 5 years, and current CPR certification. Additional certifications (NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON) may be required by the manager.

Qualifications

• BSN or Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain NRP, PALS, ACLS, APHON or other necessary certification as determined by manager.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach.
• Assesses individualized patient needs.
• Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care using Evidence-Based Practices.
• Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Communicates patient care needs and priorities to licensed staff and allied health personnel.

Skills

Nursing

Patient advocacy

Therapeutic communication

Documentation

Education

BSN or Associate degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview:Schedule: Nights (7p-7a), 36 hrs./week, 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week periodC5A is a 21-bed unit that provides medical care to patients with mental health issues along with medical concerns. The RN will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, NPs, PAs, social workers, PCAs, & constant attendants.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.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, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Reaching above shoulderFREQUENTLY: 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/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, WalkingAdditional 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"