Child Psych Specialist, PRN

Job Description Child Psych Specialist, PRN - ( 240001WE ) 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 Qualifications Minimum EducationWant to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree is required, preference given to degrees in psychology or other human services field (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeDisplay calm, accepting, problem solving attitude with patients and familiesRequired Licenses and CertificationsBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesImplement Therapeutic MilieuImplement 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 ADLsAssist 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 unitAdminister educational assessments.Provide individualized assignments for the patients based on their academic levels.Administer unit behavioral protocols in the classroom setting.SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performanceOrganizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/IdentificationAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job Job : Administrative Support / Customer Service Organization Organization : Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN Shift : Variable Job Posting Job Posting : Jul 1, 2024, 10:33:08 PM Full-Time Salary Range Full-Time Salary Range : 39353.6 - 65582.4 Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "Know Your Rights" poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05