Job ID75200

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimePart-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

Provides Family-Centered Care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs. Assumes active role in clinical education of patients, families and staff. Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise for delivery of optimal health care. Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and uses improvement methods to test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems. Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. Serves as an agent of change within the organization, as demonstrated by one of the following; involved in unit and/or organizational activities, professional development activities, maintain Magnet recognized certification, member of a professional organization and/ or active participant in community advocacy or volunteer activities. The Neuropsychiatric Special Care (NSC) Program provides acute behavioral treatment for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or intellectual disability ages 4-17 years old who are experiencing a behavioral crisis. The NSC program's mission is to provide individualized and comprehensive acute behavioral treatment to address each child's unique needs. Our Interventions Address the Following Key Areas: 1. Behavioral evaluations and interventions: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as the primary treatment model used on NSC which allows for each child's problem behaviors to be assessed. Every child has an individualized behavior plan created by a psychologist/BCBA that is implemented during a child's admission. Data will be collected throughout their admission to measure the e fectiveness of treatment. When necessary, additional assessments will be administered to better understand a child's behavioral presentation or diagnosis. 2. Structured milieu setting: NSC enhances learning opportunities and promotes social skills by providing each child with consistent structure in a therapeutic milieu with peers. Children participate in multiple groups daily learning about skills including: friendship, coping skills, executive functioning, life skills, and more! 3. Medication management and adjustments, as necessary: Medications may enhance each child's learning opportunity by helping reduce overwhelming issues including pain, anxiety, irritability, impulsivity, symptoms of anxiety and depression and more. 4. Teaching opportunities for families and community providers: We teach caregivers how to implement comprehensive intervention plans specific to each child's strengths and needs in order to decrease problem behaviors and increase pro-social behaviors at home and in community settings. By working closely with families and each child's outside providers (e.g. therapists, doctors, school team, etc.), we strive for a smooth transition out of the hospital setting.

Additional Information

Department: Neuropsychiatric Special Care Hours per week: 24, eligible for benefits Shift: Night (Float) *This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater.

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