NURSE

Dunkirk, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1020+Central+Ave.+Dunkirk+NY+USA+14048)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Data:

Title:Nurse

Grade:E8AExempt:Non-Exempt:X

Reports to:Center Director

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Provide opportunity for optimum health to families and children through nutrition, health education, screenings and referrals to healthcare providers based on assessment and need.Hours per week 35: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm. Salary $20.24 - $21.24/hourly

Security Clearance:Level 3 V, A, C, R

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Facilitates integration of service delivery between Early Care and Education to eliminate redundancy and ensure highest levels of services are provided to children and families.

• Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance of Early Care and Education.

• Provides oversight, review and approval of health records and health histories.

• Develops and tracks health care plans, including special diets and medications.

• Documents children’s incidents.

• Provides education, training and technical assistance to staff, volunteers and families.

• Works cooperatively with management, staff, and parents to promote positive health outcomes while ensuring compliance.

• Completes children’s screenings within 45 days of enrollment and initiates referrals for evaluation.

• Facilitates community referrals, including access to a medical home for children and families.

• Facilitates and coordinates services to pregnant women.

• Maintains awareness of new developments/trends, which may impact service delivery.

• Manages and material resources by controlling expenses and minimizing waste.

• Maintains knowledge (professional and technical) of current practices through education, training, workshops, conferences, and establishing professional and personal networks.

• Meets or exceeds required training hours.

• Maintains complete information on CAPSYS and mandated health files.

• Maintains and initiates contact with families such as attendance, health information or result of an illness or incident.

• Assists in transitioning of children’s records.

• Administers medication in accordance with Federal and State regulations.

• Performs assessments of children’s health status.

• Promotes positive agency image.

• Participates in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, management systems, planning, policy development and volunteerism as designated.

• Ensures confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

• Assist with maintaining inventory and ordering supplies/equipment.

• Maintains consistent professional customer service.

• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

• Other duties as designated by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Early Care and Education team, COI management team, staff and customers

B. External: Community agency representatives, funders / partners, and local Health providers

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: N/A

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Ongoing tracking, monitoring and reporting, including health outcomes.

• Assists in policy, procedure and program plan updates

• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate

• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• LPN Degree required; RN Degree preferred.

• Knowledge of health and wellness focus beneficial.

• Experience in public health- pre-natal, field beneficial.

• Knowledge of health, nutrition, and local and state regulations beneficial.

• Ability to work as an effective team member/leader.

• Strong computer skills.

• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships internally and externally.

• Excellent organizational skills including documentation and charting.

Special Requirements, if any:

• Ability to maintain Nursing Licensure.

• Completes all OCFS requirements.

• Maintain a current Driver’s license.

• Ability to travel within New York State and occasional trips outside NYS.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Lifting requirements: up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.

• Works compassionately with a diverse population

• Experience navigating community programs