Lead Nurse

Pathway Family Services LLC • Lawrence, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Pathway Family Services is seeking a full-time Lead Nurse for its PRTF 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 treatment for behavioral health needs. 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 the care they receive.

The Lead Nurse and team coordinate and complete health appointments, including appointments with in-house medication providers. The Lead Nurse also ensures documentation meets federal, state, and program requirements. This is an in-office position. The schedule is flexible and determined in collaboration with facility administration so the team can cover the needs of a 24/7 residential facility.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Kansas.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and at least three years older than the oldest resident.
• Must have a valid driver's license and 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.
• Complete the Predictive Index assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Supervision experience is preferred.
• Compassionate, eager to continue learning, and interested in helping families build on their strengths and connect with community resources.
• Willingness to use a trauma-informed approach when collaborating with clients, families, and team members.

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 all assessments are completed and medication management orders are fulfilled.
• Educate children and families about the care they are receiving.
• Coordinate and complete health appointments, including 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.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.

What This Job Offers

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