What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Health Advocate position at PEACE, Inc.?
SCHEDULE:
Weekdays when school is in session. Holidays and breaks during school year are automatically off with pay. Annual summer layoff period unpaid with eligibility for unemployment insurance. Additional accumulated paid leave.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- LPN or RN currently licensed in New York State.
- Two years of related experience, preferably working with preschool-age children.
- Knowledge of child and family health, which includes prevention concepts, and an interest in learning skills such as hearing and vision testing.
- An ability to communicate with pre-school children, parents, staff and professionals.
- Basic computer data input skills.
- A valid NYS driver license.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work, in conjunction with the Health Coordinator and other Head Start Staff, toward the goal of optimum health for enrolled preschool children and to help link families into an ongoing health/mental health care source and encourage them to assume responsibility for their own care.
2. Observe daily health status of assigned children, following up on problems noted with staff, parents and professionals. Utilize Health Coordinator and Assistant Health Coordinator for technical assistance.
3. Perform required health screenings and maintain current physical and dental reports. After reviewing medical reports assist families in obtaining any identified medical care needed.
4. Serve as an advocate for child health.
5. Assist teachers in the preparation of children for various health procedures.
6. Responsible for maintaining current health records for designated center.
7. Teach positive health practices to staff, children and parents.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.41 - $21.12 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
Physical setting:
- School
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
- NYS driver license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21
