Psychiatric Staff RN- Adolescent Unit- Evenings

Overview Hours: 3:00pm-11:30pm every other weekend required. FTE: 0.8‑32 hours/week. Rate: Starts at $36.90/hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant experience, plus $4.70 shift differential for evenings 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 effectively 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 and 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, then reporting important information and updates back to staff. Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures. Education Requirement BSN or associate degree with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five 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; drive motor vehicles; 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; push/pull 100 lbs or greater with assistance; reach 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; push/pull 0‑25 lbs; push/pull 26‑40 lbs; push/pull 41‑60 lbs; push/pull 61‑100 lbs; repetitive hand/arm use; sit; squat/kneel. Continuously: audible speech; color vision; computer skills; decision making; hearing acuity; interpreting data; peripheral vision; problem solving; seeing far/near; standing; walking. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide Children's Hospital