Tandym Group

An Early Head Start program is seeking a Health Specialist Registered Nurse.. Setting: School / Early Head Start Program. Reports to: Senior Administrative Director of FCP/Head Start Director (Dr. Reva). Conduct sensory screenings within the mandated timeframe for Head Start programs.. Familiarity with Head Start Program Performance Standards and relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., ACS, ACF, UPK, DOHMH).

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An Early Head Start program is seeking a Health Specialist Registered Nurse. About the Opportunity: <ul><li>Schedule: M-F</li><li>Hours: 8:30am - 2:30pm (can work until 4:30pm if extra hours needed)</li><li>Setting: School / Early Head Start Program</li><li>Reports to: Senior Administrative Director of FCP/Head Start Director (Dr. Reva)</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul>Responsibilities: <ul><li>Assist families in accessing continuous and accessible healthcare services, providing guidance on child and family health concerns, and offering referrals as needed.</li><li>Review child physicals upon enrollment, ensure immunization records are current, and oversee annual physical examinations.</li><li>Implement a monitoring system across all sites to address the healthcare needs of children, including those with special requirements.</li><li>Develop and implement follow-up plans for identified health issues and maintain a tracking list for children with chronic conditions.</li><li>Conduct sensory screenings within the mandated timeframe for Head Start programs.</li><li>Regularly review medication administration procedures and ensure compliance with relevant protocols.</li><li>Collaborate with parents and program staff to devise individual healthcare plans for children with special needs.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date health care plans for all sites in accordance with regulatory guidelines.</li><li>Provide training on emergency medication procedures and educate staff on caring for children with chronic health conditions.</li><li>Assist in organizing Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) meetings and collaborate with health professionals to ensure adequate resources for families.</li><li>Monitor children's preventive and primary healthcare schedules and provide necessary data for reporting purposes.</li><li>Deliver staff training and professional development sessions, including onsite coaching and mentoring.</li><li>Manage classroom first aid kits and establish an inventory system for monitoring supplies.</li><li>Coordinate and conduct health education and safety workshops for families and staff.</li><li>Review and update written health and nutrition policies to ensure compliance with regulations.</li></ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Nurse.</li><li>Open to new graduates</li><li>Knowledge of early childhood development and health.</li><li>Familiarity with Head Start Program Performance Standards and relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., ACS, ACF, UPK, DOHMH).</li></ul>Desired Skills: <ul><li>2 years of direct experience in the healthcare field.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and computer skills, with effective oral and written communication abilities.</li><li>Ability to adapt to diverse cultural backgrounds within the service area.</li><li>Bilingual Bengali/Urdu/Spanish - they have translators.</li></ul>

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