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Norton, Kansas
DSNWK Area Nurse
Starting Wage \$21.00/hour, wage increases available contingent on
licensing and experience.\$2500 Sign On Bonus!
DSNWK is looking to hire an area Nurse to cover the Norton, Hill City,
and Hoxie, KS area. Main office located in Norton, KS at the Frontier
Developmental Center. Interested in potential LPN and RN licensed
Applicants.
LPN Job Responsibilities:Promote and provide professional medical
assistance, as needed, for health care, collaborating with physicians,
and multidisciplinary team members. Coordinate and supervise within
assigned area(s) the medical and health care services provided to
individuals served in accordance with federal, state, and local
regulations and agency policies.The treatment of individuals served with
dignity and respect is a prime responsibility.
Interested Applicants should apply
athttps://dsnwk.e3applicants.com/careers/
Essential Functions
Participate and/or provide information in the life planning process for
individuals who have been assigned to caseload.
Maintain a cooperative professional relationship among teams by
communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport;
participating and contributing in team problem-solving methods.
Promote individual\'s independence by addressing medical treatments,
assisting in understanding conditions, medications, self-care skills;
answering questions.
Protects individuals and employees by adhering to infection-control
policies and protocols, medication administration and storage
procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Implement appropriate protective and preventative health measures for
individuals served as per agency policy and other applicable
regulations.
Oversee the safe and appropriate administration, storage, labeling and
record keeping of medications.
Provide training to staff on person specific medical topics and
treatments.
Maintain a nursing record that includes documentation of individual\'s
care, treatments, physician orders, and complies with DSNWK policies, as
well as federal and state regulations. This would include electronic
updates to the person served information and progress notes.
Perform, document and distribute medical screenings of persons served
(weight, blood pressure, etc.)
Participate equally in the Weekend Nurse on-call responsibility with
other agency nurses, as assigned. Complete and submit Nursing On Call
Documentation (ADM-047) daily or as needed for documentation of work
after hours/weekends. Complete Nursing Weekend On Call Agreement CL-025h
and submit to Director for compensation for weekend on call stipend.
Nurse will arrange for coverage if unable to complete work and or on
call duties
Maintains continuity of care among nursing teams by documenting and
communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Ensures operation of medical equipment by completing preventive
maintenance requirements; following manufacturer\'s instructions;
troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment
inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques, if applicable.
Be informed of the rights of individuals served and ensure these rights
are maintained and protected.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with
procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health
care support personnel.
Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine
inventory level, needed supplies, placing orders, verifying receipt of
supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Delegate nursing activities to unlicensed assistive personnel, with the
oversight and approval of a DSNWK RN/Nurse Manager.
Obtain and maintain Professional Liability Ins urance and provide copy of
coverage to Director.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager and Director of
Programs and Services.
HIPAA Compliance
This position is responsible for maintainingconfidentialityfor all PHI
and ePHI that is shared with this person. This position will have full
access to PHI and ePHI of any individual receiving day and/or
residential services from DSNWK.
Other Responsibilities:
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational
workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal
networks; participating in professional societies.
Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping information
confidential.
Assures quality of care by making or recommending necessary adjustments
to meet health goals, treatments, and standards of care set by state
board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency
regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse Skills and Qualifications: Clinical Skills,
Nursing Skills, Verbal communication, Listening to understand, Infection
Control, Phy