Based on the mission, values and philosophy of The Queen’s Medical Center and Behavioral Health Services Division, the Family Treatment Center provides individualized acute treatment for children and adolescents for immediate safety and stabilization. Treatment is focused on the youth and the family/caregiver to address immediate crises and coordinate services and supports in the community. FTC offers a highly structured, holistic program with a strong emphasis on psycho-education and preparing the patient for a successful transition back into the community. Child and family centered, culturally sensitive programming is developed for each patient’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs.

In the Family Treatment Center, the Child and Adolescent inpatient behavioral health unit, population is aged 5 through 18 years. Less than 5 years old or over 18 years old are considered in a case by case basis. Consumers will need to meet DSM V diagnostic criteria for psychiatric illness.

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for coordinating clinical care of patient. Integrates all health care providers to ensure high quality patient/family outcomes, and establishes a consistent and accountable relationship with patient/family. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initiation and development of the plan of care, patient/family education, utilization management and discharge planning.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions- Continuous: lifting up to 1/2 lb., seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering. Frequent to continuous: standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting, bending. Occasional to frequent: squatting, twisting. Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 70 psi; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.; carrying up to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching. Operates various machines/tools/work aids.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside work. Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases. Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic. Assignment to inpatient adult psych areas and Family Treatment Center includes occasionally accompanying patients outdoors. Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical safety.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education/Certification and Licensure:
1.Licensure: Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii
2.Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
3.Current BLS/HCP card in all areas; ACLS, NALS and/or PALS in designated areas.
4.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English effectively.

Additional Requirements for Experienced RN:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• N/A

B. EXPERIENCE:

• 12 months Psychiatric RN experience in the last 5 years.
• 12 months Child/Adolescent Psychiatric RN experience in the last 5 years is strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet