Lead Nurse ($5000 Sign-On Bonus)
About The Position
Pathway Family Services is seeking a Full-Time Lead Nurse to join their team. This position involves leading a team of healthcare professionals in providing oversight and treatment planning for the physical well-being of children and adolescents receiving residential treatment for behavioral health needs. The Lead Nurse will ensure assessments are completed, medication management orders are fulfilled, and patients and families are educated about their care. Responsibilities include coordinating health appointments, working with in-house medication providers, and ensuring all documentation meets federal, state, and program requirements. The role requires a compassionate individual with a trauma-informed approach, who is eager to learn and help families connect with community resources.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas.
- Must be 21 years of age and 3 years older than the oldest resident.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must meet agency underwriting standards while driving agency or personal vehicle to transport clients.
- Must have a valid drivers' insurance.
- Must be eligible for credentialing with Kansas Medicaid for billing needs.
- Completion of a Predictive Index assessment.
Nice To Haves
- Supervision experience preferred.
- Experience working with youth, assisting in the development of leadership and life skills.
- Willingness to take a trauma informed approach.
- Experience collaborating with clients, families, and other team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of health care professionals providing oversight and treatment planning for the physical wellbeing of children/ adolescents receiving residential treatment for behavioral health needs.
- Provide nursing care for children working to overcome trauma.
- Ensure all assessments are completed.
- Ensure medication management orders are fulfilled.
- Educate children and families about the care they are receiving.
- Coordinate and complete health appointments.
- Coordinate appointments with in-house medication providers.
- Ensure all documentation meets federal, state, and program requirements.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 25 days of personal leave in the first year of employment.
- Longevity bonus.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Access to retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
- Opportunities for career development and continued education.
- Access to wellness programs and resources.
- $5000 Sign-On Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
