Head Start Program Nurse in Saint Paul, MN Id-2274

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Job Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Health Services Manager, this position is primarily responsible for providing direct health services to Head Start children. This position assists the Health Services Manager with development and implementation of Health Services according to the Head Start Performance Standards, Minnesota Rule 3 Child Care Licensing and other federal, state, local program guidelines and agency regulations

Scope of Supervision: As needed-Health Interns/Volunteers, including any nursing students, throughout the program year.

Essential Functions (Not All Inclusive):

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform components of Child and Teen Check-Ups, such as sight and hearing screenings, blood pressure, blood lead and hemoglobin testing, and height/weight measurement as needed and as allowed by licensure.
  • Provide training to Head Start staff on medication administration to children.
  • Review all health histories with health concerns, documenting the concern and determining if the child needs an individualized child care program plan (ICCPP) dictating how to care for the child in the program given the health concern.
  • When a child requires an ICCPP, work with the parent/guardian and support staff to ensure appropriate documentation is obtained from the provider and medication (if needed) is secured for the child as quickly as possible, before starting school. Ensure primary caregivers of a child on an ICCPP understand the care plan. Fill out the Head Start requirements on the ICCPP for the program.
  • Monitor the partnership between nursing colleges and Head Start, placing health volunteers at centers and being the bridge between site supervisor of volunteer and college. Responsible for maintaining and updating, as needed, the paperwork outlining this agreement (e.g., contract, MOU, etc.).
  • Act as a liaison to community school districts, health/dental service providers, and nutrition service providers. Identify and utilize state and community resources for health services
  • Complete necessary training to become a CPR/First Aid/AED Trainer and provide CPR/First Aid/AED training for Head Start and Early Head Start staff, as needed, to ensure staff are 
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