Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, ED & I​/P Psychiatry

Kids Are Our Everything

Inpatient psychiatry services for children and adolescents at Children's National are provided through the Division of Psychiatry. Our multidisciplinary team is composed of pediatric psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, academic counselors, psychologists, and expressive (art) therapists, who see to all aspects of care. We offer two separate programs to meet the distinct medical needs of children and teens. The Child Psychiatric Unit (CPU) is a 12-bed unit for patients aged 2-12.

The Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (APU) is a 14-bed unit for those aged 13-17.

The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who practices within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with their organizational Medical Staff Bylaws. The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care.

Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in division/departmental and organization wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider. All advanced nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of APRN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community dentialed by the medical staff and licensed to function in an expanded nursing role as an Advanced Practice Nurse to a group of patients.

Acts in a collaborative and integrated practice with a physician and is responsible for the management of care to patients assigned including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. All activities are performed within the guidelines of protocols agreed upon by the authority of licensure, the medical and nursing divisions, and the medical staff bylaws.

Provides leadership and consultation within a specialty area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in Divisional/Departmental and organizational wide initiatives to represent advanced practice nursing, and leverage the role of the advanced practice nurse.

Minimum Education:

Master's or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required)

Minimum

Work Experience:

Minimum of 0 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services. Demonstrates clinical leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Licenses And

Certifications:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice (Required) And CDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice. BLS certified. (Required)

• Assess, diagnose, monitor and promote clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge.
• Develops appropriate plan of care.
• Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed.
• Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.
• Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.
• Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.
• Participates in and leads multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences.
• Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates and escalates…