Head Start Health Services Nurse (RN/LPN)

South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC); Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Life insurance & AD&D

Long-term disability

Health benefits (Mass General Brigham)

HSA / FSA

Retirement 403(b) match

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMOC in Framingham, MA seeks an Health Services Nurse to provide and coordinate health services for Head Start and Child Care programs. The role requires knowledge of program philosophy, regulations, and performance standards for the health component.

Key duties include maintaining confidentiality, training staff, reporting and recordkeeping, reviewing health data in ChildPlus, and ensuring timely compliance actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licensed health professional.
• Relevant experience and supervision experience preferred.
• Bilingual-Spanish and/or Portuguese required.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet insurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of SMOC Child Care and Head Start philosophy and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and secrecy of records.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding needs and concerns about children and families.
• Provide accurate reports, record keeping, and required paperwork.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Run and review ChildPlus reports and ensure timely corrective action when concerns are identified.
• Oversee health data in ChildPlus and ensure current medical information for staff and children.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

SMOC in Framingham, MA seeks an Health Services Nurse to provide and coordinate health services for Head Start and Child Care programs. The role requires knowledge of program philosophy, regulations, and performance standards for the health component.

Key duties include maintaining confidentiality, training staff, reporting and recordkeeping, reviewing health data in ChildPlus, and ensuring timely compliance actions.