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Nurse

Chautauqua Opportunities

17 W. Courtney Street

Dunkirk , NY 14048

Classified - Position - Other (Classified)

Job Number 3300047670

Start Date

Open Date 06/06/2024

Closing Date

Position Data:

Title: Nurse

Grade: E8A Exempt 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.

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

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.

+ Ability to obtain initial health physical including TB test.

+ 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.

+ Must be able to provide proof of Covid Vaccine.

+ Works compassionately with a diverse population

+ Experience navigating community programs

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Itinerant Location Dunkirk, NY

Salary: From 17.33

Salary: To 26.49

Salary Competitive Y

Position Status Full time

Job Posting Link https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2221281