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Health Supports Specialist (Nursing Division)
Johnson County Kansas - Lenexa, KS
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Health Supports Specialist role at Johnson County Government involves providing skilled nursing tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position is essential for conducting nursing assessments, administering medical care, and educating staff on various medical procedures and protocols. The specialist will also participate in multi-disciplinary teams to promote healthy lifestyles and ensure proper medication administration and medical record maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct quarterly nursing assessments and provide emergency medical care.
- Assess for illness and monitor chronic disease processes.
- Administer first aid and injections, assess skin breakdown, and provide wound care.
- Teach staff how to perform delegated nursing tasks such as catheter care, ostomy care, and feeding tube management.
- Provide education on medication administration to unlicensed staff and ensure legal charting is performed correctly.
- Educate on infection control and bloodborne pathogens.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to enhance healthy lifestyles.
- Track the use of durable medical equipment (DME) and maintain adequate stock.
- Facilitate on-site clinics, including scheduling and maintaining medical records post-appointments.
- Travel to perform site visits and verify proper medication administration procedures.
- Support staff in personal care techniques and demonstrate physical positioning to maintain skin integrity.
- Assist individuals in setting up medical appointments and accompany them as needed.
- Serve in an on-call rotation to ensure 24-hour nursing services and facilitate ER visits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
- Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required.
- May require KS/MO driver's license.
Nice-to-haves
- One year of nursing experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Full benefits package including retirement plans and wellness incentives.
