NICU Family Support Spec - Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Job Details

Part-time

Full Job Description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care teaching and research hospital with 609 beds located in Northwest Washington, D.C. Founded in the Jesuit principle of cura personalis—caring for the whole person—MedStar Georgetown is committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and treatment options within a trusting and compassionate environment.

MedStar Georgetown’s centers of excellence include neurosciences, transplant, cancer and gastroenterology. Along with Magnet® nurses, internationally recognized physicians, advanced research and cutting-edge technologies, MedStar Georgetown’s healthcare professionals have a reputation for medical excellence and leadership.

General Summary of Position:
Reporting to the NICU clinical manager, the incumbent in this position is a member of an interdisciplinary health care team that provides optimal developmental and psychosocially appropriate care for pediatric patients and their families in the NICU. The NICU Family Support Specialist provides information and comfort to families affected by a NICU stay; facilitates professional development for NICU staff; and promotes best practices in neonatal family-centered care. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Qualifications

A Degree in Social Work, Education, Nursing, Public Health or related field; Master’s preferred; or license to practice as a Registered Nurse (neonatal experience preferred).
Basic knowledge of the emotional and medical issues inherent in a NICU hospitalization.
Demonstrated ability to engage parents, families and staff while respecting appropriate boundaries.
At least 2 years of work experience delivering services to parents and families in a NICU or other inpatient pediatric or similar setting AND/OR experience as a NICU parent.
Ability to assess and interact with families applying theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural diversity. Ability to have in-depth understanding of the effects of hospitalization on family dynamics.
Ability to represent and communicate role of NICU Family Support Specialist to others.
Knowledge of family-centered care and best practices in this area.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
This will be a part time position, with regular, recurring weekly hours. Some evening or weekend work may be required to accommodate schedules of working parents.

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