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
