Nurse (FT) Job at Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council
INTRODUCTION:
Works under the general supervision of the Health Manager to assist in carrying out the objectives of the Health Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works under the general supervision of the Health Manager to assist in carrying out the objectives of the Health Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts preliminary screenings of Head Start/Early Head Start children to determine physical condition of each child.
- Conducts follow-ups to physical examinations and completes arrangements for proper treatment and care.
- Assists in maintaining/monitoring individual health records for all children enrolled in Head Start Program/EHS.
- Ensures that special diet restrictions or supplements prescribed for Head Start/EHS children by a physician are properly followed.
- Assists families in locating health sites to obtain health information.
- Assists families in identifying medical/dental homes.
- Assists in conducting infant/toddler CPR and First Aid for Head Start/EHS staff.
- Visits individual Head Start Centers and recommends to the Health Manager ways by which the health and safety standards of each center may be improved.
- Attends workshops, seminars, and pre-service and in-service training including out-of-area and overnight as required.
- In conjunction with T&TA Manager, revises and implements an Individualized Professional Development Plan.
- Assists in increasing in-kind services and donations each year.
- Conducts LEAD screenings for children as needed.
- Performs Head Start/EHS staff screenings as required.
- Performs other duties assigned within state, federal and local guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- LPN with one year of experience or CNA with two years of experience.
- Considerable knowledge of practical nursing procedures, sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety practices.
- Ability to make technical and physical observations of children and report to the Health Manager.
- Valid driver’s license and responsible transportation.
- Able to attend overnight meetings and workshops.
- Ability to maintain and retrieve files and to visually review.
- Able to lift 25 pounds.
- Must meet all federal, state, and local license requirements for employment.
- Must pass a drug screen, central registry check, SLED/FBI background check, physical and TB Test.
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