School Nurse (LPN or RN), Early Education Program, Plymouth, MA

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

30 hours per week

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. is seeking a School Nurse (LPN or RN) for an early childhood program in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The role starts as a temp-to-perm placement for a licensed nurse with a public health background who wants to work with young children and families. You will run the program's health and nutrition work, including health screenings, individual health plans, health records, and helping keep classrooms and kitchens safe, healthy and compliant with EEC and Head

Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license.
• 4 years of public health experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check and fingerprinting.
• Medical certificate and proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) before you start.
• 18 years or older.
• Must speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Run the health program, including dental, health and nutrition assessments and health advisory.
• Keep the program compliant with EEC and Head Start health and safety regulations.
• Refer children and families to health providers and outside agencies, and follow up on those referrals.
• Work with health care providers to write and carry out Individual Health Plans for children who need accommodations.
• Keep children's health records up to date, including the Immunization Survey.
• Plan and deliver health-related in-service training for staff and parents.
• Help with recruiting, screening and orienting children and families.
• Arrange health and workplace safety training for staff.
• Protect the confidentiality of children, families and staff.
• Monitor nutrition in the classrooms and make sure mealtime observations are done.
• Monitor the kitchen, including cleanliness, safety procedures and food inventory (checking dates).
• Supervise cooks and kitchen assistants monthly, and bring nutrition concerns to the Nutrition Manager.
• Fill in where needed within the program and attend monthly staff meetings.

Skills

Public health experience

English proficiency

Education

LPN or RN license

First Aid and CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

bout the role
We're hiring a School Nurse (LPN or RN) for an early childhood education program in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The job starts as a temp-to-perm placement. It suits a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse with a public health background who wants to work with young children and families. You'll run the program's health and nutrition work: health screenings, individual health plans, health records, and helping keep classrooms and kitchens safe, healthy and compliant with EEC and Head Start rules.

Responsibilities

• Run the health program, including dental, health and nutrition assessments and health advisory
• Keep the program compliant with EEC and Head Start health and safety regulations
• Refer children and families to health providers and outside agencies, and follow up on those referrals
• Work with health care providers to write and carry out Individual Health Plans for children who need accommodations
• Keep children's health records up to date, including the Immunization Survey
• Plan and deliver health-related in-service training for staff and parents
• Help with recruiting, screening and orienting children and families
• Arrange health and workplace safety training for staff
• Protect the confidentiality of children, families and staff
• Monitor nutrition in the classrooms and make sure mealtime observations are done
• Monitor the kitchen, including cleanliness, safety procedures and food inventory (checking dates)
• Supervise cooks and kitchen assistants monthly, and bring nutrition concerns to the Nutrition Manager
• Fill in where needed within the program and attend monthly staff meetings

Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license
• 4 years of public health experience
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Valid driver's license
• Must pass a background check (BRC suitability) and fingerprinting
• A medical certificate and proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are required before you start
• 18 or older
• Must speak and understand English

Physical requirements

You must be able to lift 25–50 lbs. The work also involves bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and a mix of standing and sitting.

Why apply?

• Temp to perm, with a path to a permanent position- $30-$35 per hour- 30 hours per week
• Weekday work in an early education setting, not a hospital
• Your work directly affects the health of children and families in your community