Lead Nurse

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions • Manhattan, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pathway Family Services is hiring a full-time Lead Nurse for its PRTF in Topeka, Kansas. The Lead Nurse leads health care professionals who oversee and plan treatment for the physical well-being of children and adolescents receiving residential behavioral health treatment. The role provides nursing care to children working to overcome trauma and ensures assessments are completed, medication-management orders are fulfilled, and children and families are educated about their care. The Lead Nurse and team coordinate health appointments and appointments with in-house medication providers, and ensure documentation meets federal, state, and program requirements.

This is an in-office position with a flexible schedule determined in collaboration with facility administration to cover the needs of a 24/7 residential facility. The position requires a Kansas Registered Nurse license. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and at least three years older than the oldest resident. A valid driver’s license, valid driver’s insurance, and eligibility under agency underwriting standards are required for transporting clients in an agency or personal vehicle. Candidates must also be eligible for credentialing with Kansas Medicaid for billing needs. Supervision experience is preferred.

The average hourly rate is $27.03, including wages, incentives, bonuses, overtime, and shift differential. Applicants are asked to complete a Predictive Index assessment, which takes approximately 5–7 minutes.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Kansas.
• Must be at least 21 years old and at least three years older than the oldest resident.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must meet agency underwriting standards when driving an agency or personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Must have valid driver’s insurance.
• Must be eligible for credentialing with Kansas Medicaid for billing needs.
• Must complete a Predictive Index assessment as part of the application process.

Nice To Haves

• Supervision experience is preferred.
• Compassion, eagerness to continue learning, and willingness to help families build on their strengths and connect with community resources.
• Willingness to take a trauma-informed approach when collaborating with clients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of health care professionals providing oversight and treatment planning for the physical well-being of children and adolescents in residential behavioral health treatment.
• Provide nursing care to children working to overcome trauma.
• Ensure assessments are completed and medication-management orders are fulfilled.
• Educate children and families about the care they are receiving.
• Coordinate and complete health appointments and appointments with in-house medication providers with the team.
• Ensure documentation meets federal, state, and program requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and team members using a trauma-informed approach.
• Help families build on their strengths and connect them with community resources they may need.
• Coordinate with facility administration to arrange a flexible schedule that covers the needs of a 24/7 residential facility.
• Transport clients in an agency or personal vehicle when required.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 25 days of personal leave in the first year of employment.
• Longevity bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
• Career development and continued education opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and certifications.
• Employee wellness programs and resources supporting mental and physical well-being.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed