Nurse

Waccamaw Eoc Conway; Freemont (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Waccamaw EOC Conway is seeking a Health Program Assistant to support the Head Start health initiatives. You will conduct initial screenings, assist with follow-ups to examinations, and help maintain child health records.

Responsibilities include following dietary prescriptions, guiding families to health resources, and assisting in CPR/First Aid training for staff. Travel to centers and overnight workshops may be required.

Qualifications

• LPN with at least 1 year of experience or CNA with 2 years.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures, sanitation and safety practices.
• Ability to observe and report child health conditions to supervisor.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preliminary screenings of Head Start/Early Head Start children to determine physical condition.
• Performs follow-ups to physical examinations and arranges proper treatment and care.
• Maintains and monitors individual health records for Head Start/EHS children.
• Ensures dietary restrictions or supplements prescribed are followed.
• Assists families in locating health sites and medical/dental homes.
• Assists in infant/toddler CPR and First Aid for staff.
• Visits centers and suggests health and safety improvements to the Health Manager.
• Attends workshops and trainings, including overnight as required.
• Assists in developing an Individualized Professional Development Plan with T&TA Manager.
• Supports increasing in-kind services and donations each year.
• Conducts LEAD screenings for children as needed.
• Performs staff health screenings as required.
• Performs other duties within state, federal and local guidelines.

Skills

Education

LPN with one year of experience

CNA with two years of experience

Job description

INTRODUCTION:

Works under the general supervision of the Health Manager to assist in carrying out the objectives of the Health Program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts preliminary screenings of Head Start/Early Head Start children to determine physical condition of each child.
• Conducts follow-ups to physical examinations and completes arrangements for proper treatment and care.
• Assists in maintaining/monitoring individual health records for all children enrolled in Head Start Program/EHS.
• Ensures that special diet restrictions or supplements prescribed for Head Start/EHS children by a physician are properly followed.
• Assists families in locating health sites to obtain health information.
• Assists families in identifying medical/dental homes.
• Assists in conducting infant/toddler CPR and First Aid for Head Start/EHS staff.
• Visits individual Head Start Centers and recommends to the Health Manager ways by which the health and safety standards of each center may be improved.
• Attends workshops, seminars, and pre-service and in-service training including out-of-area and overnight as required.
• In conjunction with T&TA Manager, revises and implements an Individualized Professional Development Plan.
• Assists in increasing in-kind services and donations each year.
• Conducts LEAD screenings for children as needed.
• Performs Head Start/EHS staff screenings as required.
• Performs other duties assigned within state, federal and local guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• LPN with one year of experience or CNA with two years of experience.
• Considerable knowledge of practical nursing procedures, sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety practices.
• Ability to make technical and physical observations of children and report to the Health Manager.
• Valid driver’s license and responsible transportation.
• Able to attend overnight meetings and workshops.
• Ability to maintain and retrieve files and to visually review.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must meet all federal, state, and local license requirements for employment.
• Must pass a drug screen, central registry check, SLED/FBI background check, physical and TB Test.