Child Psych Specialist, PRN (Variable; D/E/N)

Job DescriptionChild Psych Specialist, PRN (Variable; D/E/N) - (240002GM)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).Willing to train applicants with some mental health work experience, one to six months of related experience working with children in a healthcare, educational, or recreational setting (preferred).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.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 performance.Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.Stop in the face of uncertainty and take 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 AccountabilitiesOrganizational Commitment/IdentificationAnticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute 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.Use resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.Primary Location : District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job : Administrative Support / Customer ServiceOrganization : Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status : R (Regular) - O - PRNShift : VariableWork Schedule : Variable; D/E/NJob Posting : Sep 10, 2024, 10:29:51 PMFull-Time Salary Range : 39353.6 - 65582.4Childrens 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.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment.

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