Registered Nurse

Company: Pathway Family Services LLC
Location: Topeka
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Registered Nurse PRTF123Pathway Family Services, LLC. provides resources for youth and families through their Independent Living Program, TRAIL (Teens Reaching Adult Independent Living), Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP), outpatient services and specialized foster care services.Qualifications:Degree from an accredited school of nursing with a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas. Must be licensed and/or certified in the field of specialty in the state of Kansas.At least one year previous experience working with children with a mental health diagnosis in a residential facility preferred.Must be at least 21 years of age based on state requirement of being at least 3 years older than the oldest resident.Attendance and successful completion of Safe Crisis Management training, provided by Agency, is required. Previous experience with patient restraint preferred.Benefits:Competitive payFlexible ScheduleHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany paid Life insurance401(k) Match25 days of personal leave in first year of employmentLongevity bonusEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending ProgramReferral programThe Family Initiative, Inc. is the parent company providing services in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. We provide service to these areas through our affiliates: TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma and Texas Family Initiative in Texas. Pathway Family Services is an affiliate in Kansas offering additional services to youth and families. Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an affiliate supporting the TFI Family of Companies and other Nonprofits.As an LPN, you will be responsible for providing patient care, assessment and treatment as ordered for residents. Responds to the needs of the residents by administering medications, triaging, and rendering first aid treatment as needed, assessing patient needs, preparing and maintaining records, charts, and reports and providing support to the direct care staff. Adheres to all federal, state, and accrediting agency rules and regulations as well as Agency Policies and Procedures.Provides direct nursing care including physical care and emotional support.Takes medication orders and supervises the dispensing of medications, charting, and medical record keeping and assessing medical health concerns.Participates in performing nursing assessments to identify the strengths and nursing care needs of patients/clients.Acts as a consultant with direct care staff and doctors in assisting with injuries and accidents.Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans based on nursing assessment; participates in nursingdiagnoses; implements nursing components of master treatment plan.Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.Documents and describes nursing care provided as well as observations and interventions that contribute to the continuity of care.Implements and maintains established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, and environmental and infection control. Interpret these to the physician, resident, family members, and public, as appropriate.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Reports significant changes in the resident's condition to appropriate members of the health care team.Administers and supervises administration of medications and treatments safely, effectively, therapeutically, and as ordered.Follows all applicable regulations and standards in regard to program requirements and assigned duties. Follows all accreditation standards and governmental regulations in regard to psychiatric residential treatment facilities. Reports observed compliance shortcomings and issues to supervisor.Will be required to travel in order to attend meetings, trainings, or conduct business off site. Must have a valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting standards if driving on agency business. Not required to transport clients.Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.Advocates, promotes, and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.Develops, promotes, and practices teamwork in all activities.If you want to make a difference in a child's life, join our team today!TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To apply, please visit www.Tfifamily.Org/employment

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