Pediatric Behavioral Health

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

• Representative duties and responsibilities
• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collection of data based on individual needs and condition of the infant, toddler, pre-school, school age or adolescent patient.
• Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition, age, and in accordance with client facility’s protocols.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care that considers the developmental age of the patient.
• Performs appropriate treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Provides patient and family teaching individualized to consider the developmental age of the patient.
• Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions
• Initiates emergency measures according to pediatric and client resuscitation protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Advocates patient rights including advance directives and organ donation.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift, as needed based on individualized patient assessment.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent national organization.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.

Other Duties

Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

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