Pediatric Behavioral Interventionist
About The Position
Under the general supervision of Pediatric Nursing Leadership, the Pediatric Behavioral Interventionist is responsible for patient safety and the implementation of therapeutic interventions and programming for assigned patients. Working with the multidisciplinary team through an integrative care approach, the Interventionist develops daily schedules, implements behavior plans, and establishes a therapeutic environment. In accordance with state and federal requirements, the role also includes implementing, observing, and documenting the program and care provided under the direction of the multidisciplinary team. The position is based in a hospital environment, where conditions may occasionally be stressful due to caring for patients with behavioral and emotional disorders. The role may involve assisting in high-acuity situations, including physical restraint, supporting patients requiring 1:1 constant observation, and supporting patient transport and transitions between hospital units and affiliates. The employee performs independently within program policies and practices and refers complex issues requiring clarification to the supervising nurse. There is no supervisory responsibility.
Requirements
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Maintain current certification in crisis management.
Nice To Haves
- A baccalaureate degree in Psychology or a related Human Service field is preferred.
- Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, using an empathetic, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach toward patients and families.
- Maintain close observation of patients and provide timely verbal reports and documentation following critical incidents, including applicable safety event reporting.
- Assist the RN in caring for behavioral health patients, following the RN’s lead; document care and communicate suggestions to improve therapeutic care.
- Respond to crisis situations safely and effectively in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Set consistent, supportive therapeutic limits in accordance with unit, hospital, department, and corporate standards.
- Actively engage assigned children throughout the shift and provide timely therapeutic interventions for aggressive or destructive behavior.
- Assist with placing patients in seclusion or restraints according to policy and procedure.
- Assist with patient, belongings, and room searches; transport patients to designated safe rooms or locations; and provide breaks for constant observers and safety-watch staff.
- Assist the RN with wanding patients and changing them into hospital-approved behavioral health safe scrubs.
- Distribute meal trays while ensuring they are safe for behavioral health patients and comply with documented allergies.
- Participate in developing therapeutic behavior plans and support behavioral treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary integrative care team.
- Use therapeutic rapport to create, participate in, and organize therapeutic and recreational activities that address patients’ psychosocial and developmental needs.
- Communicate individual patient plans to the multidisciplinary treatment team throughout the day and modify plans as clinically necessary.
- Model effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Maintain current CPR and crisis management certifications; attend assigned peer review, supervision, staff meetings, and staff development.
- Follow program-based policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
