RN II: Pediatric Psychiatry - Crisis Stabilization

10100 Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Life, AD&D, long‑term disability

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a registered nurse for the inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric units. The role focuses on crisis intervention, stabilization, and family‑centered care in a 12‑bed pediatric unit.

You will participate in nursing care across transformational leadership, communication, and safe handoffs, with orientation and ongoing professional development to support high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• BSN from an approved school of nursing is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience in the specific specialty.
• Licensed RN in DC/MD/VA dependent on practice location; CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Transformational leadership and professional practice in patient care.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving during patient care.
• Communicate plans of care and advocate for patient needs.
• Escalate issues through proper channels and ensure safe handoffs.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support departmental goals.

Skills

BSN

RN experience

CPR

DC/MD/VA RN license

Education

BSN Nursing Degree

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a registered nurse for the inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric units. The role focuses on crisis intervention, stabilization, and family‑centered care in a 12‑bed pediatric unit.

You will participate in nursing care across transformational leadership, communication, and safe handoffs, with orientation and ongoing professional development to support high‑quality care.