Center Nurse

SIGN ON BONUS! The Center Nurse is a licensed professional nurse certified with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The nurse will collaborate with the Center Director, primary care physicians, therapists and other personnel regarding medical needs of patients. Summary of essential job function Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Arkids Pediatric Day Centers’ Employee Handbook, Management Policies and Procedures and Medical Policies and Procedures Manuals Familiar with requirements set forth by regulatory agencies including but not limited to Division of Provider Services & Quality Assurance (DPSQA), Arkansas Minimum Licensing, Arkansas Department of Health, EQHealth (or current gatekeeper to Medicaid), etc. Maintain organized and updated lists of scheduled and PRN medications for each patient receiving medications at the Center Obtain prescribing information from the parent/guardian, physician, or pharmacy Complete daily documentation of medications, including dosage, frequency, and route of medications given on the appropriate form Include a printout of all possible side effects for all medications Monitor patients for drug reactions, documenting appropriately Report any adverse reactions to a medication or medication error in administration to the Center Director, Program Administrator, parent/guardian, and primary care physician (PCP) Notify parents/guardians when medications need to be refilled Ensure all medication, both prescription & over the counter, is double locked in the Center Nurse’s office when unsupervised Examine patients in need of medical attention and respond accordingly, making sound decisions based on facts and experience If necessary, contact the primary care physician for recommendations Document illness or injury requiring medical attention and follow-up wit