Children's National Medical Center
RN Shift Coordinator I/P Psych (Child and Adolescent) Unit
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description - RN Shift Coordinator I/P Psych (Child and Adolescent) Unit (2300038D)Child Psychiatric UnitThe inpatient Child Psychiatric Unit is a 12-bed unit designed to provide crisis intervention and stabilization to children 3-13 years of age. The average length of stay is three to seven days. Each patient receives an initial psychiatric evaluation upon admission, with additional psychological and medical evaluations as needed.Adolescent Psychiatric UnitThe Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (APU) is a 14-bed short-term treatment unit that provides extensive bio-psychosocial treatment services to adolescents aged 14-17. The program offers a safe and therapeutic environment to facilitate stabilization, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care. Milieu Management is utilized to effect a positive change in the patient’s behavior by providing a supportive and nurturing environment.All nursing practice is based on legal scope, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. The Shift Coordinator directs and participates in the patient care delivery team activities, collaborates with unit leadership, and ensures continuity of care.QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's Degree (Required)
Minimum Work Experience2 years Nursing experience (Required)1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeThe Shift Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.
Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse in District of Columbia.Functional AccountabilitiesProfessional Practice/Research
Participate/support Shared Leadership.Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.Ensure nursing is based on evidence of best practice.Support/participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process.Participate in community activities.Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing ProcessPerform patient/family assessments to ensure needs are met.Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels.Function as a resource in planning patient discharge.Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to meet patient care needs.CommunicationDemonstrate therapeutic communication skills.Provide performance feedback to staff.Manage conflict resolution effectively.Serve as a consumer advocate for patient/family concerns.EducationFacilitate learning opportunities for staff.Ensure patient/family educational needs are met.SafetySpeak up about unsafe behavior.Validate and verify information for decision making.Resolve situations in the face of uncertainty.Promote safety for all.Organizational AccountabilitiesDemonstrate awareness of cost containment strategies.Ensure staff adherence to policies.Participate in performance appraisal processes.Implement positive change.Display strong leadership.CommitmentUphold core principles of the organization.Recognize value of cultural differences.Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.Customer ServiceAnticipate and respond to customer needs.Teamwork/CollaborationDemonstrate collaborative behavior.Partner with team members to achieve goals.Performance ImprovementContribute to a positive work environment.Identify opportunities for improvement.Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.Cost ManagementUse resources efficiently.Primary Location
District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan AvenueWashington 20010Job
NursingOrganization
Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: VariableWork Schedule: day/eve/night every other weekendJob Posting
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.Children's National Hospital maintains a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Minimum Work Experience2 years Nursing experience (Required)1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeThe Shift Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.
Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse in District of Columbia.Functional AccountabilitiesProfessional Practice/Research
Participate/support Shared Leadership.Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.Ensure nursing is based on evidence of best practice.Support/participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process.Participate in community activities.Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing ProcessPerform patient/family assessments to ensure needs are met.Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels.Function as a resource in planning patient discharge.Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to meet patient care needs.CommunicationDemonstrate therapeutic communication skills.Provide performance feedback to staff.Manage conflict resolution effectively.Serve as a consumer advocate for patient/family concerns.EducationFacilitate learning opportunities for staff.Ensure patient/family educational needs are met.SafetySpeak up about unsafe behavior.Validate and verify information for decision making.Resolve situations in the face of uncertainty.Promote safety for all.Organizational AccountabilitiesDemonstrate awareness of cost containment strategies.Ensure staff adherence to policies.Participate in performance appraisal processes.Implement positive change.Display strong leadership.CommitmentUphold core principles of the organization.Recognize value of cultural differences.Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.Customer ServiceAnticipate and respond to customer needs.Teamwork/CollaborationDemonstrate collaborative behavior.Partner with team members to achieve goals.Performance ImprovementContribute to a positive work environment.Identify opportunities for improvement.Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.Cost ManagementUse resources efficiently.Primary Location
District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan AvenueWashington 20010Job
NursingOrganization
Ctr Neuroscience & Behav MedPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: VariableWork Schedule: day/eve/night every other weekendJob Posting
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.Children's National Hospital maintains a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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