Charge Nurse

Advertisement Closes 8/28/2022 (8:00 PM EDT) 22-06581 Charge Nurse Pay Grade 14 Salary $35,246.40 - $56,394.00 Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Off for Children wth Spcl Hlth Care Nds Location 333 Waller Avenue Suite 300 Lexington, KY 40504 USAWe encourage applicants from all counties to apply as this position is approved for telecommuting. The agencymay authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The candidate may need to report to the office as needed.The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time Description Looking for a fulfilling career working for an agency that is making positive change in thecommunity? Interested in working with a highly motivated team of professionals? The Officefor Children with Special Health Care Needs is seeking a Charge Nurse in the Lexington section.The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs provides comprehensive services forchildren and youth with special health care needs through our pediatric specialty clinics, carecoordination, case management, therapies, and collaborations.If you are seeking a work-life balance; working Monday through Friday, in a rewarding careerwith opportunities for professional growth, where you can make a positive impact incommunities across Kentucky, we would love to review your application for Charge Nurse.Coordinates the Provision of Clinical Services to Children with Special HealthCare Needs and Serves as Advisor and Resource Person to Professional Staff inthe Lexington section.Key Responsibilities: Provides Care Coordinator services and direct care for caseloads of Children withSpecial Health Care Needs. Monitors progress to their physical and behavioraloutcomes. Implements patient assessments. Specialized Nursing care of patientswhich may include care plan development, quality assurance and makesrecommendations to the Nurse Administrator. Plans supportive actions to promote optimum health using family centered model ofcare. Ongoing evaluation of the plan of care. Follows up on patient needs andoutcomes. Collaborates with personnel and team to meet patient objectives. Adheres to quality standards. Audits records. Advocates for patients and theirfamilies while coordinating effective health care services. Facilitates transitionsappropriately. Conducts Outreach and attends meetings as appropriate. Provides health teachingto patients and families. Develops patient education programs and counsels''families. Collaborates with patients, their families and others to maximize patient resourcesand facilitate decision making process. Participates as an interdisciplinary teammember Maintains compliance with personnel requirements and follows personnelguidelines. Notifies managers and Human Resource Liaison appropriately on humanresource related issues. Performs Other Duties as Assigned.Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Highly self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management andorganizational skills are necessary Computer literacy Interpersonal skills Leadership skillsThe Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: See Special Requirements. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor''s degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=44650 apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=51271 Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Incumbents work with patients, clients, or employees who may have been exposed to infectious diseases. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kathryn Robbins at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or 859-252-3170. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Created: 2025-11-15