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:

• Coordinates, implements, and tracks dental, hearing, vision, and other health related screenings for children.
• Tracks and follows up on health requirements, physical exams, dental exams, lead, hemoglobin/hemacrit, immunizations, etc.
• Distributes and restocks first aid supplies to sites monthly and as needed.
• Provides families with resources for health services.
• Assess children’s injuries sustained at centers.
• 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.
• Assist and support Family Advocates and Site Managers with health record-keeping, follow-up and tracking.
• Assist with development of individual health care plans.
• Assist the Health & Nutrition Manager with the development of yearly goals and objectives, for the health component.
• Discuss the health status of children with their parents and provides support in accessing referrals.
• Provide health follow up services in the home for pregnant women and infants.
• Accompany EHS Home Visitor on home visits quarterly and if needed.
• Meet with families to review medication to be administered to children at the site level and complete action plans for children with medical concerns.
• Track medication expiration and follow up with families to get updated medications.
• Serve on the Health Services Advisory Committee.

• 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.
• Assist with daily health screening, monitoring as related to COVID-19.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Licensed Registered Nurse (BSN or RN from an accredited university
• Experience or training in infant/toddler development.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with infant/toddlers and families.
• Knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems along with knowledge of childcare regulations, policy and procedure compliance.
• Current certification in Red Cross/CPR and Medication Administration is desired.
• Good Oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must be well organized and able to maintain files, records, and other documentation.
• Ability to appreciate social differences with sensitivity towards low income families.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently.
• Must have a valid CT driver’s license with a good driving record and be willing to travel.
• 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