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Staff Nurse - Behavioral Health

Akron Children's Hospital

Akron, OH
24 days ago

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Job Description

Join Akron Children's Hospital as a Staff Nurse in the Behavioral Health Unit, where you'll provide specialized nursing care focusing on family-centered practices. This full-time position offers an opportunity to impact the lives of pediatric patients and their families through dedicated care and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and direct nursing care focused on family-centered care
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills for physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs
  • Perform leadership and professional duties
  • Implement patient-centered care
  • Conduct quality improvement and safety duties
  • Participate in staff education and mentorship
  • Engage in evidence-based practice
  • Support provider staff and promote collaboration for quality care
  • Engage in systems-based practice and informatics

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
  • Valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Experience working with various levels within an organization
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Experience working in electronic medical record systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in healthcare
  • Experience working in EPIC or similar software
  • Minimum of one year of relevant experience