Nurse RN LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Kinderhafen Partners LLC is a locally owned and operated duo of group homes, working hard to serve up to ten medically fragile children and their families. The mission is to provide individualized, evidence-based health care in a home setting . This allows the staff to respect and support the role of the family on a deeper level, all the while providing advocacy, care management services and education for the caregivers and family alike.

Kinderhafen Partners LLC is proud to show value to the staff while putting the children first and operating off a strong set of core values . We are looking for energetic, highly motivated RNs / LPNs to make a difference in the lives of these children and their families. The right candidate will be joining a team that is like a family with competitive wages and opportunities for advancement. Our staffing ratios allow for holistic care for the pediatric population, serving with one nurse and one CNA for up to five children, with nurse on call for emergencies. Experience with tracheostomies and ventilators preferred, but we will invest training into willing candidates.

JOB SUMMARY : Renders professional nursing care to residents in support of medical care and the interdisciplinary team and within the policies of the institution and Standards of nursing conduct or practice WAC 246-840-700.

The staff member must demonstrate and maintain respectful and professional conduct within the Kinderhafen Partners Organization, as well as with outside customers and vendors.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages, possess the ability to assess the patient’s age-specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in Kinderhafen Policies and Procedures, and within the confines of their credentials.

The regular population served by Kinderhafen is 0-18yrs; however it is possible that person’s older than 18 could be in residency.

CULTURE / RELIGIOUS ASPECTS : Employee will care for and adhere to cultural, spiritual, and religious backgrounds for each patient and family member served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Performs and documents resident assessments on a continuing basis.
• Assimilates data gathered from all members of the health care team and uses data and nursing principles to develop nursing diagnosis.
• Plan nursing care which will assist clients and families with maintaining or restoring health and wellness or supporting a dignified death.
• Implements the plan of care by initiating nursing interventions through giving direct care and supervising other members of the care team.
• Executes orders and evaluates the responses of individuals to nursing interventions and is responsible for analysis and modification of the nursing care plan consistent with intended outcomes. Completes documentation on essential client records.
• Encourages resident to participate in prescribed therapies, dietary regimen and activity program, as appropriate.
• Accompanies Residents and families to appointments and outings as appropriate.
• Assesses learning needs including learning readiness for patients and families, develops plans to meet those needs, implements the teaching plan and evaluates the outcome.
• Evaluates the outcomes of care provided by licensed and other paraprofessional staff.
• Communicate significant changes in client status to appropriate members of the health care team and family in a time period consistent with the client’s need for care. Provides a detailed hand-off report to the oncoming relief nurse.
• Act as client advocate in holistic health maintenance and clinical care.
• Works closely with nursing assistants. Observes skill levels and teaches concepts of nursing care on an informal basis. Assures the nursing assistant has appropriate information to provide care to residents.
• Competently demonstrates approved safety and emergency procedures.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident and family member data.
• Demonstrates initiative and a “see something, say something, do something” attitude to promote honesty, safety, and respect within the work environment.
• Collaborate with staff, supervisors, and administration to address and promote desirable attitudes and actions in the homes that align with the Kinderhafen Partners culture and mission.
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the homes either directly or via communication with the administration.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS :

EDUCATION : Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Washington State licensure as either a Registered Nurse. Educational transcripts or diplomas required. Seeks out and attends educational offerings to maintain necessary clinical skills.

EXPERIENCE : Prior experience with pediatric patients is helpful. CPR certification as per AHA guidelines at the health care provider level is required, a Food handler’s certification is required, a current Washington State Driver’s license without restrictions is required.

SKILLS : Interest in and understanding of the special needs of the pediatric client. Has well developed written and verbal communication skills in order to interpret written instructions, communicate and document effectively. Has well-developed motor coordination and manual dexterity in order to perform psychomotor nursing skills. Able to apply nursing process in problem solving. Able to prioritize appropriately and make sound nursing judgments. Has supervisory skills for immediate supervision of nursing assistants. Maintains confidentiality, professionalism, and quality customer service.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Works in clean, heated and air conditioned area. Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, infectious diseases, and combative or rude patients / or family members very possible. Lighting may be kept low at times to provide a low stimulation environment while residents rest. Actual hours worked will be dependent on needs and current staffing patterns. Holiday and weekend coverage is divided among nursing staff. Shift rotation to all shifts may be required although efforts will be made to accommodate needs and preferences.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Physical strength, endurance and motor coordination is necessary for long periods of walking, standing, performing psychomotor nursing skills and assisting with lifting, transferring and repositioning residents. Must have good vision, hearing, speech and language abilities in order to perform and communicate nursing activities.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY : Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, or hazardous materials. This includes all procedures or job related tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, hazardous materials or potential spills or splashes of them.

differentials to be discussed through the interview process

If your interest has peaked, visit us at www.kinderhafen.com. Or feel free to contact our office at (509) 938-1580 or (509) 307-9643 for any further questions.