Child Psych Specialist

3 weeks ago


Washington, United States Children's National Medical Center Full time

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.

PRN- As Needed

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree is required, preference given to degrees in psychology or other human services field (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Display calm, accepting, problem solving attitude with patients and families

Required Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Implement Therapeutic Milieu

* Implement 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 ADLs

* Assist 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 unit

* Administer educational assessments.
* Provide individualized assignments for the patients based on their academic levels.
* Administer unit behavioral protocols in the classroom setting.

Safety

* Speak 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 takes 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 Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

* Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

* Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
* Partner with all team members to achieve goals
* Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

* Contribute 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

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

* Use resources efficiently
* Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

* Speak 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 takes 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



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