Nurse

Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council; Longs (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Waccamaw Eoc Conway is seeking an experienced LPN or CNA to support Head Start health services. Under Health Manager supervision, you will perform child screenings, assist with examinations, and help coordinate care.

You will maintain health records, monitor dietary restrictions, and help families access medical homes and health resources. This role requires local travel for center visits and overnight meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• LPN with one year of experience or CNA with two years.
• 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.

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&T A 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.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Observation skills

Record keeping

Valid driver's license

Overnight meetings

Lifting ability

Compliance checks

Education

LPN license

CNA certification

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.