Peds. Residential - RN/LP

About the role

This is a client/resident care-oriented position that is intended to provide emotional and physical comfort to clients. This position is established to serve as part of a team of support to deliver high quality services and care to clients served by KidsTLC. The Nurse is responsible for assisting with the management of medical care and communication of medical issues on their assigned unit(s), and for delivering high-quality medical services and holistic care to clients. Services are individualized and will be provided in the most appropriate setting, in a timely manner and in accordance with best practices, without prejudice, and within the scope of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. The Nurse's scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, planning, communication, implementation, evaluation, and documentation. Responsibilities and tasks are performed under the direction of the Director of Nursing or the Director of Medical Services of KidsTLC. Work performance is reviewed through supervision, reports, and evaluation. Incumbent to this position, the Nurse will be an employee of KidsTLC for Children and Families and will be subject to KidsTLC, Inc. personnel policies and procedures. Location: Olathe, KS.

Responsibilities

• Provide Primary Nursing Care To KidsTLC Clients
• Help staff maintain a safe, hygienic, and nurturing environment.
• Assess clients' nursing needs.
• Meet the reasonable medical and emotional needs of the clients.
• Respect each child and family's individuality.
• Provide individualized care for each child and family.
• Inform the Nurse Practitioner(s) and Nurse Manager of any emergency, concern, or adverse change in a client's mental or physical health.
• Strict practice within HIPAA and COA regulations.
• Properly respond to crisis and conflict with confidence and professionalism.
• Help coordinate medical and psychiatric care/follow-up for the client while at KidsTLC.
• Assist with client education on medications and acute and chronic conditions.
• Organize, cross-check, and administer medications to clients, documenting each medication administration according to KidsTLC's policies and procedures: Document all medications, including name, strength, dose, frequency, timing, and diagnosis/rationale, in the clients' Medication Administration Records.
• Document all ordered medication changes in the MAR by discontinuing the