DSNWK: Licensed Practical Nurse

Posted: 03/06/2024

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.  $2,500 Sign On Bonus!

Interested applicants should be able to 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. Participate equally in the Weekend Nurse on-call responsibility with other agency nurses, as assigned. Nurse will arrange for coverage if unable to complete work and or on call duties. Obtain and maintain Professional Liability Insurance and provide a copy of coverage to the Director. Implement crisis intervention strategies including physical restraint, lifting and transferring of individuals served according to agency policy as necessary.  Attend Mandt Training. First Aid/CPR Certified. Ability to use computers and various programs for documentation.

Licensed Practical Nurse Skills and Qualifications: Clinical Skills, Nursing Skills, Verbal communication, Listening to understand, Infection Control, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Health Promotion and Maintenance. Experience with Therap and Google Suite preferred. Valid driver's license.

Education: Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Practical Nurse.

Experience: One year of professional nursing experience preferred.  Prior personal or job related exposure to people with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Interested Applicants should apply at https://dsnwk.e3applicants.com/careers/Nurse--Norton-KS-187 

Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Inc.
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