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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 - (240001JQ)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 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 families.Required 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.

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