Staff Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit

Akron Children's - Akron, OH

Job Title: Staff Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit

Position: Behavioral Health Unit

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Nights, 7 PM - 7:30 AM

Work Type: Onsite

Address:

City: Akron

State: OH

ZIP Code:

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice.
Demonstrates 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.
Performs leadership and professional duties.
Performs patient-centered care duties.
Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
Participates in the development education for staff members for clinically related issues.
May be responsible for precepting new employees and act as a mentor to the clinical staff.
Performs evidence-based practice duties.
Supports the provider staff and actively promotes collaboration for efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach.
Performs systems-based practice duties.
Performs informatics and technology duties.
May be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
Other duties as required.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.

License & Certification:

Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association
Valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio
Must hold a Multistate License (MSL) if providing telenursing services or care to patients outside the state of Ohio.

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified