Registered Nurse Dallas Foster Care and Adoption
17 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionBuckner Children and Family Services Community: Dallas Buckner Child and Family ServicesLocation: Dallas, TX - Onsite Address: 5310 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75227Job Schedule: Part Time We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Buckner Children and Family Services division. As a Registered Nurse you will serve in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services and will be responsible for the overall treatment of children with treatment service needs that include but are not limited to medically complex, intellectual developmental delays, or autistic spectrum disorder. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others! What you'll do: • Participate as a member of the Domestic Foster Care & Adoption Network., • Ensures compliance with state Minimum Standard regulations, contract requirements and policies and procedures as it relates to foster care & adoption., • Provides oversight for foster and adoptive children that have treatment services and serve as Treatment Director, specifically medically complex needs, intellectual developmental disorders and autistic children and teenagers., • Perform a nursing assessment of treatment service children and teenagers to include documentation of the child's diagnosed medical needs and selection of placement., • Lead or participate in the service planning process for the child's care. Monitor the implementation of the service plans., • Document the outcomes for interventions used in the child's care., • Provide direction and ensure follow up regarding serious incidents with treatment service children (i.e. medical complex, IDD and autistic)., • Review medical records, including compliance with written physician orders., • Contact other professionals as needed for the child's care., • Collaborate with others on the multi-dimensional team for the child, including caregivers of the child (i.e. foster, adoptive and biological parents and significant other adults)., • Familiarize self with STAR Health services and service coordination., • Familiarize self with community resources not covered under STAR Health to provide to families after discharge from a foster home., • Participate in ongoing education regarding the assessment, treatment and risk management of clients with higher acuity of needs., • Facilitate monthly training for foster and adoptive families regarding medication administration, bloodborne pathogens and psychotropic medication., • Provide training on Adverse Childhood Effects with parents and community members on how to help children have safe and stable environments for children., • Provide regular continuing education to foster and adoptive parents, as well as other Buckner employees., • Maintains confidentiality as it relates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act., • Participate in making presentations to the general public when scheduled., • Report suspected child abuse/neglect to DFPS or appropriate law enforcement agencies., • Consult with supervisor on specific needs of clients., • Be available for on-call on weekends and holidays. Must be available 24/7 for new admissions, training, consultation, and oversight of the child's care plan. What you'll bring: • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have a current licensure by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Current status as an RN required., • Preferred certifications with Certified Pediatric Nurse., • Experience working with pediatric population that would include but not limited to medically complex, intellectual developmental delays, or autistic children., • Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification., • The position can function in a hybrid work arrangement but attendance in person at the office is required when requested., • Travel domestically as needed to monitor, assess, and help develop programs., • Attend and participate in meetings and training as required; facilitate meetings regularly as defined by the communication framework and training as required., • Requires ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English. Requires ability to speak English proficiently., • Requires ability to communicate verbally with foster and adoptive families, biological parents, other significant adults in the life of a child. Ability to make self clearly understood by others., • Requires proficient ability to exhibit detail-oriented skills necessary to understand and manage a wide range of information., • Requires the ability to demonstrate prudent judgment in the placement, treatment and risk management associated with caring for children with high-risk needs., • Requires the ability to effectively work under pressure and remain flexible as priorities change., • Requires excellent public speaking skills and the ability to successfully and effectively communicate in a professional manner with a multi-ethnic population base in the community, ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing., • Requires ability to travel to various geographic locations and some overnight stays. Requires ability to obtain and maintain the necessary documentation to travel., • Requires jobholder to work before and after normal business hours, some nights and weekends, as needed to meet client and business needs including promptly responding to phone calls, text messages and emails., • Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with an appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Requires the ability to rent vehicles both domestically and internationally using required documentation. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner., • Requires ability to maintain confidentiality., • Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer-related tasks with specific equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required., • Requires commitment to Christian principles and teachings, so as to carry out tasks aligned with Buckner's mission., • Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects., • Requires ability to walk frequently; occasionally stand for prolonged periods of time; occasionally required to squat, climb stairs, kneel and twist. Required to sit for prolonged periods of time, including extensive airline travel., • Requires ability to speak clearly and make self-understood in face-to-face interactions; to articulate with extreme accuracy and precisions to give directions, speak on the phone, etc., • Requires ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing., • Requires sufficient good health to properly discharge duties. Employees shall not be permitted to work who have infectious disease or skin lesion for the duration of the communicability. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. About Buckner Children and Family Services: Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.