Nurse Manager
Company: The Kidz Club
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Pediatric Leadership Position -
PPEC Nurse Manager The Nurse Manager (NM) provides the coordination
and supervision of professional and non-professional staff as
delegated by, or if in the absence of, the Site Director of
Nursing. NM is responsible for being the total quality
client/family advocate that supervises the coordination of care in
a multi-disciplinary method. The NM is responsible for the
coordination of care of the child/family, assessing needs,
coordination of appropriate clinical options and facilitating
referral to primary providers, specialists, healthcare facilities
and community resources. The NM provides guidance in decision
making and leads the center staff in the growth and success of
their PPEC facility, under the supervision of the Site Director of
Nursing and the Assistant Site Director of Nursing. NM will be
familiar with Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)
regulations. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing with current RN licensure. Must be licensed in the state of
the designated facility or, if applicable, have a qualifying Nurse
Licensure Compact (NLC). Basic personal computer skills and comfort
with Microsoft Office. A minimum of two (2) years current nursing
experience of which six (6) months will have been spent in a PICU,
NICU, or PPEC facility. Current CPR (Basic Life Support) is
required. 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 RESPONSIBILITIES Marketing and Growth Manages
Prior Authorization, Case Management, and enrollment. Manages and
assists with building and maintaining relationships with referral
sources and potential referral sources. Assists in the completion
of a quarterly case study. Assists with field marketing. Assists
with internal communications to garner familial relations through
utilizing Procare Engagement. Ensures that checklists are properly
followed: First Day, Last Day, New Hire Checklist, etc. Assists
with collecting pictures for social media. Leadership Acts as a
preceptor and mentor for employees as experience and knowledge
permits. Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new
employees, in collaboration with the additional members of the
Center Leadership team. Software Use 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
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