ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Infant Toddler Nurse (RN) DEPT: Early Learning Division
REPORTS TO: Health & Nutrition Manager FLSA: Non-Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $21.00-$38.00/hr.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring health screenings and assessments are completed that meet or exceeds state and federal guidelines. Responsible for record keeping of health services and compliance with all health-related mandates. Promotes preventative health services and early intervention for children and families.
Children supervision responsibility: Responsible for the oversight of child supervision and for keeping children safe.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Coordinates, implements, and tracks dental, hearing, vision, and other health related screenings for children.
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Tracks and follows up on health requirements, physical exams, dental exams, lead, hemoglobin/hemacrit, immunizations, etc.
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Distributes and restocks first aid supplies to sites monthly and as needed.
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Provides families with resources for health services.
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Assess children’s injuries sustained at centers.
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Monitor health records of children and assist with the maintenance of documentation, data, and files and ensures confidentiality, including program file requirements, training documents, and tracking.
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Assist and support Family Advocates and Site Managers with health record-keeping, follow-up and tracking.
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Assist with development of individual health care plans.
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Assist the Health & Nutrition Manager with the development of yearly goals and objectives, for the health component.
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Discuss the health status of children with their parents and provides support in accessing referrals.
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Provide health follow up services in the home for pregnant women and infants.
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Accompany EHS Home Visitor on home visits quarterly and if needed.
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Meet with families to review medication to be administered to children at the site level and complete action plans for children with medical concerns.
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Track medication expiration and follow up with families to get updated medications.
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Serve on the Health Services Advisory Committee.
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Adhere to Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc. policies and procedures related to prevention and response to COVID-19, including participating in training, use of PPE, implementation of universal precautions, social distancing, and keeping workspace clean.
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Assist with daily health screening, monitoring as related to COVID-19.
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Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED
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Licensed Registered Nurse (BSN or RN from an accredited university
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Experience or training in infant/toddler development.
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Demonstrated ability to work successfully with infant/toddlers and families.
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Knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems along with knowledge of childcare regulations, policy and procedure compliance.
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Current certification in Red Cross/CPR and Medication Administration is desired.
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Good Oral and written communication skills are required.
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Must be well organized and able to maintain files, records, and other documentation.
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Ability to appreciate social differences with sensitivity towards low income families.
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Ability to set priorities and work independently.
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Must have a valid CT driver’s license with a good driving record and be willing to travel.
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Bilingual is helpful.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
HOURS/DAY
0-1 1-2 2-4 4-7
Standing X
Sitting X
Reaching X
Driving X
Walking X
Twisting X
Squatting X
Lifting X
Bending X
Gripping/Writing X
Keyboard use X
Please Note: Must be able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if necessary.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION