Registered Nurse Early Childhood

Astor Services Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal days (4)

Full benefits package

Time off per School Calendar

Sick leave

Disability & life insurance

Health and dental plans

Team collaboration

Growth opportunities

Credential training

Job summary

Astor Services Inc. is looking for a Registered Nurse to support the Head Start program in New York. The RN will review health plans, coordinate care with medical staff, and monitor immunizations and overall health in children and families.

The role requires a licensed RN with experience in pediatric populations; additional experience with Head Start or early intervention is preferred. Join a team dedicated to child and family well-being and growth in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Experience with the population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves OCFS health plan (RN only).
• Consults medical director when outside providers prescribe psychotropic medication for children in program.
• Reviews medical records to ensure age-appropriate immunizations and monitored health and development.
• Monitor/update health records in special education programs.
• Performs screenings per Head Start Performance Standards and follows up as needed.
• Liaises with families and the Early Intervention program.
• Develops Individualized Family Health Plans (IFHP) for identified health issues.
• Provides prenatal and postnatal health assessment and labor/delivery prep.
• Performs newborn assessments within the first two weeks of birth.
• Works with a nutritionist on prenatal/post-delivery nutrition guidance.
• Monitors growth and nutritional status of infants/toddlers.
• Collaborates with mental health staff on parenting, bonding, and related concerns.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Medical documentation software

Job description

Astor Services is hiring a Registered Nurse today! Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. Come join our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves OCFS health plan (RN only).
• Consults medical director when outside providers prescribe psychotropic medication for children in program.
• Reviews medical records to assure that the children are age appropriate immunized, free of communicable disease and that health and development are being monitored.
• Monitor/update health records in the special education programs.
• Performs as appropriate and follows up on completion of screenings as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Serves as a liaison between Dutchess County Early Intervention and the families of children with developmental delays as required.
• Works with family and staff to develop an Individualized Family Health Plan (IFHP) when specific health issues are identified.
• Provides a prenatal and postnatal assessment to evaluate the client’s emotional and physical health status, areas of concern, maintenance of medical follow up, and labor and delivery preparation.
• Performs a newborn assessment on all Early Head Start newborns within the first two weeks of birth.
• Works with nutritionist to provide guidance on nutrition during pregnancy and after delivery for mothers and infants.
• Monitors health/nutritional status of infants and toddlers to assure maximum growth and development.
• Works with mental health staff to address issues of parent bonding, and/or depression, substance abuse and their effect of parenting, potential neglect, etc.

What we provide

• Offers four personal days.
• Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.
• Enjoy time off per the School Calendar.
• Sick time is provided.
• Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.
• Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff.

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse.

Experience with the population preferred.