Lead Nurse

Pathway Family Services LLC • Manhattan, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Pathway Family Services is seeking a full-time Lead Nurse for its residential treatment facility in Topeka, Kansas. The Lead Nurse leads a team of health care professionals and oversees treatment planning for the physical well-being of children and adolescents receiving residential behavioral health treatment. The position provides nursing care to children who are overcoming trauma, ensures assessments are completed and medication-management orders are fulfilled, and educates children and families about the care they receive. 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. The schedule is flexible and determined with facility administration to ensure coverage for the needs of a 24/7 residential facility. The role calls for a compassionate, learning-oriented professional who uses a trauma-informed approach and collaborates with clients, families, and team members to support families and connect them with community resources.

Requirements

• Be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas.
• Be at least 21 years of age and at least three years older than the oldest resident.
• Have a valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting standards when driving an agency or personal vehicle to transport clients.
• Have valid driver's insurance.
• Be eligible for credentialing with Kansas Medicaid for billing needs.
• Complete the Predictive Index assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Supervision experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of health care professionals.
• Provide oversight and treatment planning for the physical well-being of children and adolescents receiving 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.
• Ensure documentation meets federal, state, and program requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and team members using a trauma-informed approach.

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.

What This Job Offers

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