Job Description
Description 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The purpose of this standard procedure is to outline the duties, responsibilities, authority, reporting relationships, and measures of performance for the position of Registered Nurse for PPEC (Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care) 2.0 BASIC FUNCTION 2.1 The basic function of the Registered Nurse for PPEC is to provide nursing and developmental stimulation for children/youth. Management of assessments, medications, and medical procedures required for children. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS: 3.1 Education: Required: Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Kentucky. 3.2 Experience : A minimum of 1 years experience in pediatric nursing is preferred. 3.3 Skill, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to provide nursing care and related activities under the direction of the nursing director based on physician orders and the individual child’s protocol of care. Provide nursing care and related services using the process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Educate, instruct, and train parents/guardians/caregivers regarding child’s health care and treatment. Collaborate with other staff in the program to foster age-appropriate self care and fine/gross motor, language/literacy, and social/emotional development. Supervise and provide daily care services to address basic needs. Attend and complete all training required by Easterseals West Kentucky and regulatory compliance agencies, including CPR/First Aid. Demonstrate accuracy, timeliness, and a commitment to quality, safety, and a healthy, clean, and orderly environment in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, licensing, certification, and accreditation standards. 3.4 Physical: Ability to drive to locations, physically observe and perform all nursing care operations, listen and actively participate in communicating effectively with employees, customers and public. Ability to bend, reach, grasp, manipulate objects, pull/push, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and lift and/or carry 20 pounds or exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects or human bodies, with or without the use of adaptive equipment. 3.5 Mental: Basic statistical and analytical business math skills, as well as good reading, writing and spelling ability to communicate clearly and effectively in the English language on all technical and business levels and basic computer knowledge. 3.6 Working Conditions: Work is performed with children with special needs/disabilities in PPEC classrooms in The Lily Pad building, on the grounds, and in the community. Desktop and floor work are required. Also, some travel to and from program and referring agencies, and to individuals’ residences and marketing opportunities may be involved. 4.0 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS 4.1 The Registered Nurse of PPEC will report directly to the Director of Nursing. 4.2 The following PPEC positions report directly to the Registered Nurse of PPEC: 4.2.1 Certified Nursing Assistant 4.2.2 LPN Nurses 4.2.3 Child Development Assistants 4.2.4 Early Childhood Educators 5.0 AUTHORITY 5.1 To support the delivery of a best nursing practice day health care program. 5.2 To provide nursing care and related services. 5.3 To oversee personnel reporting to this position. 5.4 To keep track of equipment, materials, operating supplies and report quantities to director of nursing. 6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 6.1 Provide individualized, holistic, effective, patient centered, and efficient nursing care using the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. 6.2 Participate in preadmission planning and protocol of care development. 6.3 Maintain child’s record in accordance with the Lily Pad and Easter Seals West Kentucky policies and procedures. 6.4 Store and lock all medications in designated location, narcotics under double locks. 6.5 Maintain open communication with all disciplines including but not limited to : director of nursing, medical director, physicians, therapists. 6.6 Comply with acceptable treatment planning and protocols of nursing care. 6.7 Support and enforce all company policies and procedures. 6.8 Follow written policies, regulations, and laws regarding the reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children. 6.9 Maintain clean, orderly environment, including compliance with all safety and health reg