- Assess sick children, including those with head lice and provide isolation when appropriate, but never leaving a sick child alone
- Supervise the administration and storage of children's medication, and medical procedures, including staff training when needed ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed
- Work with families, primary care physicians and Head Start staff to develop and implement individualized health care plans and/or emergency care plans for children identified as needing such
- Assist with enrollment of participant into the program, helping to secure all needed health screenings, exams and information and document in the data tracking software
- Collaborate with health assistant, home visitors, advocates and teachers to ensure all health needs are being communicated with the family
- Provide training and guidance to parents and community members on a variety of pertinent topics in the area of health and safety including developmentally appropriate classroom experiences as necessary
- Work with Health Manager to provide a planned program of experience and activities, which enhance the parental role as the primary influence in their child's development
- Participate in the Health Services Advisory Committee and utilize the Committee in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the health content area
- Supervise the implementation of all early childhood health services:
- Screenings-initial within 45 days of enrollment into the Head Start program and/or as directed
- Maintain children's health records and assure confidentiality of these records
- Maintain height and weight measurements on each child as directed
- Monitor the immunization status of each child to see that all immunizations are complete or up to date as appropriate
- Maintain an ongoing system of health tracking via written files and computer files
- Provide complete documentation monthly
- Supervise direct report staff (2 health assistants) by monitoring performance, providing staff development/training, and conducting performance evaluations
- Collaborate with the Health Manager to participate in the hiring process for health staff
- Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement and essential function of the job.
- Positive relationships are developed with staff, parents, children and the community
- Professional knowledge, skills and attitudes are enhanced by the utilization of opportunities and resources available,
- Confidentiality will be maintained in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and agency policy.
- Responsibilities are carried out to a successful completion
- Desired results are achieved with children, parents, staff and community by effectively using all forms of communication
- Indiana Registered Nurse; or RN willing to obtain an Indiana License within (60) working days; or in the absence of a qualified Registered Nurse Applicant
- Hold or obtain a First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current certifications
- Knowledge of and interest in child and family health care, which includes preventive, early intervention, and health maintenance practices
- Highly organized with the ability to work unsupervised to accomplish tasks as needed
- Attention to detail, with accuracy in record keeping and data entry
- Dependability, punctuality, flexibility and time management skills are required
- Ability to communicate with children, parents, community providers and staff in a professional manner.
- Ability to safely and physically transport a preschool/toddler/infant child; vision and hearing adequate to supervise children
- Ability to be flexible; work as a member of a cooperative team, or independently when needed
- Computer literate, with skills sufficient to work in the tracking system and generate letters, etc
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Description
Responsibilities and DutiesHealth:
Monitoring, tracking, and record keeping:
Supervision:
49 week position (1 week unpaid in October, December, and July)
Paid holidays and breaks
PTO hours accrued monthly
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (agency pays $500 per month, employee pays the rest)
Life Insurance (Agency paid)
Paid professional development
