RN-Mental/Behavioral Health-PediatricsKVC Health Systems • Olathe, KS, United States

RN-Mental / Behavioral Health-Pediatrics

KVC Health Systems • Olathe, KS, United States

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Position Summary :

Nursing services include taking medication orders and supervising the dispensing of medications; charting and medical recording keeping; assessing medical health concerns, including infection control and assuring that needs are met in a timely manner; working with staff nutritionist to meet patients dietary needs; communicating with case managers or adults in charge of patients physical health; assisting with injuries and accidents; and consultation with direct care staff.

Pay :

$32.50-43.00 / hr

Plus an additional $3 / hr for nights & an additional $2 / hr for weekend differential

Education :

Graduation from an accredited nursing program, certification as a Registered Nurse.

Experience :

Three to six months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience :

Greater than 1 year of medical surgical nursing experience

Licensure / Certification :

At least 21 years old

Valid drivers license

Valid auto insurance

Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Kansas

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

Completes nursing health assessment on all patients at admission within 24 hours for Acute Hospitalization and 72 hours after admission to residential services

Assess walk in admissions and communicate to the on call provider for determination of admission

Completes daily assessment and vital signs per policy

Complete bed management and / or room changes and communicate to the treatment team

Attend treatment team as indicated

Ensure patient safety during restraint or seclusion interventions

When a nursing consult is requested, the Camber nurse will document in the patient's chart all injuries, illnesses, behavior problems, admission, discharges, doctor orders, doctor visits, therapies, treatments, labs, x-rays, and ER visits

Ensures proper medications are available for the patient during the stay at Camber

Reviews all doctor's orders from previous shift if necessary

Collects specimens for labs per doctor's orders

Accurately receives and transcribes doctor's orders

Notifies proper individuals concerning patient's status

Dispenses medication, including narcotics, monitors medication passes as needed.

Camber nursing applies first aid to patients and staff when necessary

Takes verbal order from community physicians when appropriate and calls a Camber official for approval

Obtains approval from the Camber doctors to continue medication that the patient had when admitted

After addressing the following and obtaining orders as necessary, reports any rashes, elevated temperatures, diarrheas, vomiting, stiff neck, sore throats lasting three days, dizziness, unsteady gait, severe headaches, vision problems, injuries other than a simple cut or bruise, unexplained pain, and head injuries, etc. To the physician and Medical Nurse Manager

Communicates in Turnover any and all patient's medical concerns and problems

Assists the unit staff, when possible, with the scheduling of outside doctor appointments, when referred by a Camber doctor

Performs special procedures and treatments under the direction of a licensed physician, then documents the procedure and outcome the patient's progress notes in the chart

Nursing reviews MAR's for accurate medication passing and documentation, along with any special orders being addressed through documentation

Accurately monitors and documents on MAR's

Checks for accuracy of new medication and renewed medication

Monitors all allergies of patients and reactions to new medications for adverse reactions

Assists the doctor during clinic hours

When nursing input is requested, the nurse will document a follow up on variances and critical variances

Communicates with dietary any new or changes in client diets, also reports any allergies of a patient to dietary

Administers all PRN psychotropic medications under the direct order of a doctor

Nonmedical staff are not allowed to dictate when PRN's are given

Obtains consent for immunizations, PPD's, and allergy shots for outside providers

Nursing, along with Compliance Officer, will review all immunization records for up-to-date immunizations, then report any immunizations that are behind to any doctor

Ensure that the patients have proper medications available at school, with proper consents signed. Notify the school immediately when the doctor has changed any medication

Reports to the Nursing Supervisor of any reportable infectious disease and completes Infection Control Forms as needed

Demonstrates competency in waived testing

Demonstrate proper usage of the EEG and glucometer machines

Assists with patient / parent teaching as needed

When nursing is available, properly packs all medications for passes and discharges or reviews pass sheets / medications

Properly reports any abuse / neglect of a patient

Pulls medications that are discontinued

Report major disabling, or life threatening illness or injury to the Nurse Manager or designee

Checks for accuracy of new medication and renewed medication

Documents in the patient's progress notes results of condition being treated on an ongoing basis

Communicate any medical / psychiatric concerns of a patient with the treatment team and receive physician order as needed from the appropriate physician and carry out any orders, protecting the patient, to ensure wellbeing

Conduct hygiene / educational groups

Assists in staff training as needed

Join us :

We're an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

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