Ambulatory Nurse – Day Treatment (Dayton Behavioral Health Center)

Facility:Behavioral Health Center – DaytonDepartment:Outpatient PsychiatrySchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:The Day Treatment Nurse is a nursing staff position, which reports to the Business Manager. The nurse will assist in providing and coordinating care for patients seen in the Behavioral Health Day Treatment program, to include gathering information, updating medical concerns, medication response, and education. The nurse will involve family/significant others in planning health care and health decisions. The nurse delegates and evaluates health care to assistive personnel following the hospital plan for nursing. The nurse recognizes and advocates for each patient being individual with health care needs. The nurse provides considerate, respectful care affirming the patient’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care. The nurse will gather patient information, performs treatments, administers medications, assists with employee education and orientation and provides patient/family education with the goal of improving health outcomes. The day treatment nurse serves as a liaison/resource to other staff in the program and works collaboratively with them to maintain communication. This position interacts with other department personnel to identify quality patient care issues.

Department Specific Job Details:

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours

M – F, 7:30 – 4pm

Required

Graduation from an accredited program of nursing.

RN licensure in State of Ohio

Associate Degree in Nursing and commitment to obtain BSN in Nursing within 3 years of hire (effective 7/1/16).

Experience: 1-2 years in behavioral health/ pediatrics

Preferred

Bachelors degree in Nursing

Experience: 1-2 years in behavioral health/ pediatrics

Education Requirements:

Associates: Nursing (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

[Lic] RN: Registered Nurse (RN) – Ohio Board of Nursing, CPR: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – American Heart Association

At Dayton Childrens we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Childrens. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Childrens difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

Safety–We make safety our first priority.

Compassion–We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.

Ownership–We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility.

Collaboration–We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other.

Innovation–We continuously innovate to make Dayton Childrens even better today and into the future.

Equity — We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.