Staff RN - Psychiatric Crisis Department (Days)

Schedule & Compensation Schedule: 11 A – 11 P, 0.6 or 0.9 FTE (24 or 36 hours per week). Every other weekend required. Starting pay: $36.90 per hour, commensurate with experience. Job 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 LPNs, 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 reporting important information and updates back to staff. Documents according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures. Education & Licensure BSN or associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required. 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. 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 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, 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 Nationwide Children's Hospital