Health Specialist Rn - Early Head Start Program

An Early Head Start program is seeking a Health Specialist Registered Nurse.
About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: M-F
• Hours: 8:30am - 2:30pm (can work until 4:30pm if extra hours needed)
• Setting: School / Early Head Start Program
• Reports to: Senior Administrative Director of FCP/Head Start Director (Dr. Reva)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Assist families in accessing continuous and accessible healthcare services, providing guidance on child and family health concerns, and offering referrals as needed.
• Review child physicals upon enrollment, ensure immunization records are current, and oversee annual physical examinations.
• Implement a monitoring system across all sites to address the healthcare needs of children, including those with special requirements.
• Develop and implement follow-up plans for identified health issues and maintain a tracking list for children with chronic conditions.
• Conduct sensory screenings within the mandated timeframe for Head Start programs.
• Regularly review medication administration procedures and ensure compliance with relevant protocols.
• Collaborate with parents and program staff to devise individual healthcare plans for children with special needs.
• Maintain up-to-date health care plans for all sites in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Provide training on emergency medication procedures and educate staff on caring for children with chronic health conditions.
• Assist in organizing Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) meetings and collaborate with health professionals to ensure adequate resources for families.
• Monitor children's preventive and primary healthcare schedules and provide necessary data for reporting purposes.
• Deliver staff training and professional development sessions, including onsite coaching and mentoring.
• Manage classroom first aid kits and establish an inventory system for monitoring supplies.
• Coordinate and conduct health education and safety workshops for families and staff.
• Review and update written health and nutrition policies to ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications:

• Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Nurse.
• Open to new graduates
• Knowledge of early childhood development and health.
• Familiarity with Head Start Program Performance Standards and relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., ACS, ACF, UPK, DOHMH).

Desired Skills:

• 2 years of direct experience in the healthcare field.
• Strong interpersonal and computer skills, with effective oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to adapt to diverse cultural backgrounds within the service area.
• Bilingual Bengali/Urdu/Spanish - they have translators.