Pediatric Leadership Position - PPEC Site Director of Nursing

The Kidz Club PPEC is a national leader in providing Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) services and we are excited to be expanding into the state of Texas. 
We're looking for a nurse leader who is passionate about pediatrics, an advocate for their patients, and has an interest in organizational development.

The Site Director of Nursing (SDON) is responsible for the coordination and supervision of all professional and nonprofessional staff at the designated facility. The SDON is responsible for the supervision of all tasks and duties that are delegated by a Support Director, PPEC Administrator, the CEO and/or the President. The SDON provides guidance in decision making and leads the center staff in the growth and success of their PPEC facility. The SDON provides coordination and supervision of all child/client/family activities that happen on a day-to-day basis. The SDON is responsible for being a total quality advocate coordinating care in a multi-disciplinary method for the child/family, assessing needs, coordination of appropriate clinical options and facilitating referrals to primary providers, specialists, healthcare facilities and community resources.
SDON will be familiar with Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPECC) regulations. 
The location for this position is currently under construction. The initial focus of this SDON position will be to foster connections with healthcare providers and establish strong partnerships in the community to solidify The Kidz Club PPEC's presence. The SDON will have an essential role in developing their healthcare team and facilitating client referrals. 

The Kidz Club PPEC provides daily skilled nursing care for children, ages birth to under 21, who have been diagnosed with medical complexities. The Kidz Club PPEC has been providing PPEC services since 1996, and currently has 9 locations throughout the states of Kentucky and Texas.
PPECs initiate daily conversation among pediatricians, therapists, and family, providing continuity of care through case management, skilled nursing, and enrichment for the betterment of the child.
Join us in our effort to provide innovative PPEC services, benefit from our investment in our employees through continuing education, and grow your skills within the field of pediatric healthcare

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure, BSN preferred.
• A valid RN license under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter, 301, with no disciplinary action.
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervision and management experience in a pediatric setting (PICU, NICU, PPEC, home health or comparable pediatric unit experience).
• Texas Medicaid prior authorization experience preferred.
• Case management experience preferred.
• A valid certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation or Basic Cardiac Life Support is required.
• Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Office.
• Current TB test required.

REPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES

Provides exceptional customer service and quality care. 

• Acts as a role model to provide professional and courteous service to the children and their families. Facilitates all team members to provide this professional and courteous care. 
• Promotes team assignments that will provide quality care considering the professional’s experience and the child/client/family’s needs. 
• Aids the Medical Director in determining client eligibility for admission.
• Provides proposals and solutions to meet goals and work requirements. Participates in a team effort to fulfill area goals and work requirements. Presents all information to staff members in a positive manner. 
• Promotes and maintains confidentiality in all situations and interactions. 
• Provides counseling, guidance, and supervision to team members with a positive approach. 
• Follows chain of command with questions/concerns. Facilitates all team members to do the same. 

Conducts sound nursing assessments and utilizes appropriate established guidelines. 

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize and apply nursing processes in a childcare setting. Demonstrates the ability to provide individualized care at all times. Utilizes the appropriate guidelines and information based on the age of the child to foster independence and advancement. 
• Assists with referral inquiries and evaluates client eligibility for admission. 
• Handles emergent situations safely while remaining calm. 

Maintains the following nursing responsibilities: 

• Performs initial assessments of children/families at the center for current medical and psychosocial status, appropriateness of care and criteria for acceptance to the program. 
• Coordinates all care of children as directed by the physician according to the Plan of Treatment and Care Plan. 
• Supervises report of child status among all team members, supervisors, physicians, and parents. Make daily rounds (or more frequently as indicated) to ensure this process is completed. 
• Supervises all documentation making sure that documentation is accurately and appropriately done in a timely manner. 
• Supervises assessment, evaluation, observation, and management of protocols established in the Plans of Treatment. Comprehends and performs procedures that require substantial specialized knowledge. 
• Makes all judgments based on a holistic approach to the care of the child. 
• Provides direct client care (as needed) including but not limited to personal care activities, use of adaptive equipment, follow-through for therapy, administration of medications, treatments, and procedures. 
• Promotes an environment which supports and encourages client/family advocacy. 
• Maintains a clean, healthful, and safe environment. 

Maintains professional responsibilities to remain up to date regarding The Kidz Club (TKC) and keeps all staff informed. 

• Keeps current in TKC affairs via staff meetings and designated communications. 
• Attends in-service education to stay up to date with Evidenced Based Practice and to learn new procedures, applications, and updates. 
• Provides timely updates and reports regarding TKC issues, as needed, to the PPEC Administrator, Support Directors, or other appropriate Support employees. 
• Participates in the planning of in-service training programs. Makes them interesting and useful in day-to-day practice. 
• Educates staff members on health issues related to exposure, testing for tuberculosis and infection control.
• Administers injections and/or vaccinations to staff members as indicated. This includes all related record keeping. 
• Maintains a current certification in basic life support (BLS). 
• Maintains a current valid RN license in the state of the designated facility. 
• Follows all policy and procedures implemented by TKC as applicable to the job or duties assigned and in relation to the Employee Handbook. 
• Adheres to assigned work schedule in accordance with TKC Employee Handbook. 

SUPERVISORY REPONSIBILITESMarketing and Growth

• Manages and assists with organization growth and community development. 
• Manages and assists field marketing.
• Manages and assists with building and maintaining relationships with referral sources.
• Assists in the completion of a quarterly case study.
• Assists with Prior Authorization, Case Management, and enrollment.
• Assists with internal communications to garner familial relations through utilizing Procare Engagement.
• Ensures that checklists are properly followed.
• Assists with collecting pictures for social media.

• Acts as a preceptor and mentor for employees as experience and knowledge permits.
• Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new employees, in collaboration with additional members of the Center Leadership team.
• Participates in the QA Program. Directs and assists in all aspects of the process including but not limited to data collection, evaluation of problems and solutions and the designation of monitors. 
• Orchestrates the opening and/or closing of the center and directs staff and children to their appropriate rooms.
• Ongoing supervision of the care provided by RN Case Managers, LPNs, SRNAs, and Caregivers.

• The employee is required to utilize Microsoft 365 Business applications to execute essential job duties.
  • Sharepoint, OneDrive, Teams, Viva Engage, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• The employee is required to utilize Procare Engagement to communicate with client’s families.
• The employee is required to utilize Point Click Care to case manage client’s medical needs.
• The employee is required to utilize Trakstar Learn and Trakstar Perform to ensure that subordinates are properly trained to meet PPEC standards.