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Child Psych Specialist, PRN

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Nov 16, 2024
Description Responsible for the implementation of nursing care for a child or group of children and their families from admission through discharge, under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree is required, preference given to degrees in psychology or other human services field (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Display calm, accepting, problem solving attitude with patients and families Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Implement Therapeutic Milieu Implement schedule of activities. Co-lead/lead patient groups. Implement individual Treatment Plans. Implement time outs and seclusion protocols. Maintain safety for patients, families and staff through continuous assessment and vigilant adherence to all safety protocols and plans. Assists patients with ADLs Assist with general hygiene, rest, activity, and nourishment. Work with patients to foster developmentally appropriate self care. Provide appropriate classroom accommodations for children with physical disabilities. Administer care to the medically ill child under the supervision of a registered nurse. Administers educational services to all children and adolescents hospitalized on the inpatient psychiatric unit Administer educational assessments. Provide individualized assignments for the patients based on their academic levels. Administer unit behavioral protocols in the classroom setting. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Administrative Support / Customer Service Organization : Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN Shift : Variable Work Schedule : day/eve/night some weekends Job Posting : Jun 10, 2024, 11:27:01 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 39353.6 - 65582.4