Staff Nurse: Behavioral Health Unit

Behavioral Health Unit

Join our team as a Staff Nurse in the Behavioral Health Unit, working part-time (24 hours/week) during the night shift from 7 PM to 7:30 AM. This position is onsite and offers an opportunity to provide specialized nursing care.

Job Description

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and direct nursing care with a focus on family-centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served, regardless of age and developmental status.
• Perform leadership and professional duties.
• Provide patient-centered care.
• Engage in quality improvement and safety duties.
• Participate in the development and education for staff members on clinically related issues; may be responsible for precepting new employees and acting as a mentor to clinical staff.
• Conduct evidence-based practice duties.
• Support the provider staff and actively promote collaboration for efficient operation and quality care, ensuring legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach.
• Perform systems-based practice duties.
• Carry out informatics and technology duties.
• Be prepared to be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from the date of hire.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit.
• A valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. This must be a Multistate License (MSL) for departments that provide telenursing services or care to patients outside the state of Ohio.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to other staff members with an emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience working with an electronic medical record system (i.e., EPIC) or similar software is preferred.