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Children's National Medical Center

Child Psych Specialist, PRN

Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Job DescriptionChild Psych Specialist, PRN - (240001JD)DescriptionResponsible 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.QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's Degree required, preference given to degrees in psychology or other human services fieldRequired Skills/Knowledge- Display calm, accepting, problem-solving attitude with patients and familiesRequired Licenses and CertificationsBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) requiredFunctional AccountabilitiesImplement Therapeutic Milieu

Implement a schedule of activitiesCo-lead/lead patient groupsImplement individual Treatment PlansImplement time outs and seclusion protocolsMaintain safety for patients, families, and staff through continuous assessment and vigilant adherence to all safety protocols and plansAssists patients with ADLs

Assist with general hygiene, rest, activity, and nourishmentWork with patients to foster developmentally appropriate self-careProvide appropriate classroom accommodations for children with physical disabilitiesAdminister care to the medically ill child under the supervision of a registered nurseAdministers educational services to all children and adolescents hospitalized on the inpatient psychiatric unit

Administer educational assessmentsProvide individualized assignments for the patients based on their academic levelsAdminister unit behavioral protocols in the classroom settingSafety

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