Pediatric Psychiatry RN Shift Leader

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Shift Coordinator for the Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry (Adolescent/Child) unit. The RN will lead the patient care delivery team, coordinate planning and evaluation, and ensure continuity of high-quality clinical care on a shift-to-shift basis.

The role requires a DC RN license, a Bachelor’s degree, and at least two years of nursing experience with a year in pediatrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required).
• 2 years Nursing experience. (Required)
• 1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. (Required)

Responsibilities

• Participate and support Shared Leadership in nursing.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the patient care delivery team.
• Plan, manage and evaluate unit-based clinical care for continuity.
• Communicate effectively and provide performance feedback to staff.
• Promote safety and ensure timely patient discharge planning.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Patient advocacy

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Job description

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Shift Coordinator for the Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry (Adolescent/Child) unit. The RN will lead the patient care delivery team, coordinate planning and evaluation, and ensure continuity of high-quality clinical care on a shift-to-shift basis.

The role requires a DC RN license, a Bachelor’s degree, and at least two years of nursing experience with a year in pediatrics.