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Job opportunities are posted for the benefit of The HSC Pediatric Center. We accept applications from non-employees and qualified current employees. Qualified current applications will be considered before new applications are considered. Current employees applying for a posted position must submit a completed internal employment request to the corporate Human Resources Department.
The HSC Pediatric Center does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry ot national origin, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, marital status or veteran's status with respect to employment.
If you are interested in any of the career opportunities listed, there are three ways to apply. You may submit your resume via e-mail to:
- cwest@hospsc.org; or
- fax to 202-635-6121; or
- mail to: The HSC Pediatric Center, 1731 Bunker Hill Rd., N.E., Washington, DC 20017
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Non-clinical
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| Special Police Officer Protective Services | Part-time Evenings | The Special Police Officer is responsible for providing protection and security for patients, employees, visitors, hospital buildings, grounds and assets as assigned. A high school level of knowledge is required. Prior security experience is preferred. The SPO will have the ability to utilize card access and other security systems, read and interpret the policies, procedures and regulations of HSC, the Protective Services department and a variety of regulatory agencies. The SPO will have the ability to effectively and diplomatically communicate with people internal and external to the hospital, have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, have the ability to care and be accountable for pagers, 2-way radios, keys and other issued equipment, have the ability to conduct security rounds and inspections inside and outside the hospital in various weather conditions. The SPO must have an SPO license within 6 months of hire and must be Security Officer eligible at time of hire. To submit your resume by email for this position, send to cwest@hospsc.org. |
| *Social Worker Collaborative Care | Part-time Days | The Social Worker will provide social work consultation and direct casework services to patients and/or families receiving community health services. A Master’s degree in Social Work is required. Five years social work experience including work done in school is required. Experience preferred in pediatric health care or disability. The Social Worker must have the ability to work with families, have strong interviewing and counseling skills. A District of Columbia LICSW license is required. To submit your resume by email for this position, send to cwest@hospsc.org |
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Clinical
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| *Occupational Therapist Rehab Services | FT, PRN Days | The Occupational/Physical Therapist provides therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age and other patients as assigned, to restore function and to prevent disability following disease or injury. This individual performs evaluations, planning, intervention, consultation and training under the supervision of the Director for Rehabilitation Services or designee. Pool therapy experience is a plus. A graduate of an approved professional school of Occupational/Physical Therapy is required. The therapist must be licensed to practice or eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia. One clinical affiliation in pediatrics and/or experience with children is desired. To submit your resume by email for this position send to cwest@hospsc.org | *Registered Nurse Nursing | FT, PT D/E/N, PRN | The Registered Nurse gives direct and indirect care and provides supervision to the nursing staff regarding patient care. All efforts are directed towards continuous quality improvement and family centered care. May be utilized as an associate case manager, charge nurse, preceptor or code team member. In addition, staff in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patents status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policy and procedure manual. The Registered Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, possess a current DC license and have one to two years pediatric experience. To submit your resume by email for this position, send to cwest@hospsc.org | *Speech Language Pathologist Rehab Services | PRN days | Master's degree, ASHA certification, MD or VA licensure, and CPR certification. Must have at least two years pediatric experience. Experience with feeding and medically fragile children preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills are vital to this position. To submit your resume by email for this position, send to cwest@hospsc.org | *Pediatric Care Aide Nursing | Full-time D/ E/ N | The Pediatric Care Aide performs direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse and performs other unit duties as assigned. All efforts are directed towards continuous quality improvement and family centered care. The PCA must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to gather data reflective of the patients’ status relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policy and procedure manual. Must have 1 year of experience and nurse aide competency evaluation program (certification preferred). Previous experience working with handicapped children preferred. Must have valid CPR card, must write legible, follows directions and works cooperatively with members of all departments and other hospital affiliations. To submit your resume by email for this position, send to: cwest@hospsc.org | *Physical Therapist Rehab | Days PRN | The Physical Therapist administers physical therapy treatments as ordered by a physician and in accordance with accepted practices of physical therapy. Responsible for the thoroughness and accuracy of the work, the records and the reports given to the physician. The PT must be a graduate of an APTA approved physical therapy curriculum. This individual must demonstrate a professional and enthusiastic interest in a pediatric program enhancement/development to address the diverse and holistic needs of this population. Must have a working knowledge of the principles of pediatric recreation therapy. Knowledge of growth and development, and of diseases and disabilities. Ability to work well with others. Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. Working knowledge of infection control principles and techniques. A current DC PT license and CPR certification is required. Tracheostomy training course (must be completed within three (3) months of hire). To submit your resume by email for this position, send to cwest@hospsc.org. | *Recreation Therapist Rehabilitation | PRN Days | The Recreation Therapist will provide a therapeutic milieu in which the HSC patients are motivated to engage in recreational activities that are safe, constructive, educational, enjoyable, and rehabilitative. This individual must have a BA/BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Therapy from a National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) accredited institution. The Recreation Therapist must demonstrate a professional and enthusiastic interest in pediatric program enhancement/development to address the diverse and holistic needs of this population. The Therapist must have a working knowledge of the principles of pediatric recreation therapy, knowledge of growth and development and of diseases and disabilities. The Therapist must also have the ability to work well with others, to communicate well both verbally and in writing. This individual must have a working knowledge of infection control principles and techniques. A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification and current CPR is required. A Tracheostomy training course must be completed within three months of hire. The Recreation Therapist must be registered as a Recreation Therapist in The District of Columbia. To submit your resume by email for this position, send to cwest@hospsc.org. | *Nursing Supervisor Nursing | Part-time 7p -7a | The Nursing Supervisor is a professional Registered Nurse who is responsible for the supervision, direction, and delivery of nursing care on a specific shift. The Nursing Supervisor provides clinical and management advice to all staff members. This individual communicates and collaborates with support services, physicians, and staff members to enhance quality patient care. All efforts are directed toward continuous quality improvement, family-centered care, and good customer relations. The NS serves as the facility manager during non-traditional hours. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by the department of nursing. The NS must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess and analyze data reflective of the patient populations and reflective of the age-specific needs to facilitate nursing care by staff. A graduate from a School of Nursing – BSN and additional credits towards a Master degree is preferred. Five years of experience, of which at least three of those years should be in Pediatrics. At least one year of experience as a charge nurse, supervisor or hold a management position. The Nursing Supervisor assumes responsibility for continued education and maintains skills, demonstrates excellence in Pediatric Nursing, demonstrates leadership ability, the ability to implement administrative and organizational principles, demonstrates ability to implement good interpersonal relations with all members of the hospital staff and demonstrates knowledge of behavior and scientific principles. A current DC RN license, current CPR and PALS certification is required. Membership in a professional organization, certification in Pediatric Nursing, Rehab Nursing and/or Nursing Administration is preferred. To submit your resume by email for this position, send to cwest@hospsc.org | *UR Nurse Collaborative Care | Full-time Days | The Utilization Review Nurse will be responsible for the clinical review of pediatric and young adult members for all inpatient medical stays, inpatient rehabilitative therapy, and long term care services based on standardized criteria. The UR Nurse will be responsible for both the management of resources and the achievement of desired outcomes for patients with ongoing communication to the Director of Collaborative Care, the Medical Director and staff for the development and coordination of the discharge plan and continued medical management of patients. A BSN is required. One year of experience in utilization management and five years of clinical experience is required, pediatric experience is preferred. Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets, excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills is required. The UR Nurse will have the ability to simultaneously handle multiple complex assignments, have appreciation and sensitivity of cultural diversity, professional decorum, strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. A current DC RN license and certification in utilization review is required. To submit your resume by email for this position, send to cwest@hospsc.org |
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