Child Psych Specialist - PRN, Part Time, Full Time

Childrens National Medical Center

  • Washington DC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
We are preparing for several upcoming opportunities within our Child Psychology Department. These roles will support a range of patient care needs and offer flexible scheduling options to suit different availability.Available Shifts:
  • Full-Time: Night shift
  • PRN (as needed): Day, evening, and night shifts
  • Part-Time: Future opportunities anticipated
Job Summary: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.QualificationsMinimum 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 familiesRequired Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)Functional Accountabilities
Implement 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.
SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively 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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