Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $26.15 - $29.45 per hour
Program Description : DDI Vantage empowers vulnerable children and families to reach their full potential. Serving the community since 1971, this non-profit organization offers Early Intervention services, Early Head Start Home-based services and Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships.
Position Description : The part-time Registered Nurse (29 hours / week) provides assessment, education, and support to children and their families enrolled in the DDI VANTAGE Early Intervention Program.
Qualification Requirements :
- The Registered Nurse must have a registered nursing degree from an accredited college or university and valid Utah state licensure. A Baby Watch Early Intervention Program credential must be earned as part of the training process.
- A state and federal background screen, motor vehicle records check and tuberculosis test will be run on all newly hired employees.
Key Responsibilities :
Conducts physicals, developmental evaluations, and initial / annual health assessments to assist in determining program eligibility on all referrals.Provides hearing and vision screening per Baby Watch Early Intervention program guidelines and completes required reports.Reads medical records and highlights relevant information for service providers in a timely manner.Possesses understanding and knowledge of a childs overall development and seeks consultation from other disciplines when appropriate.Collaborates with related disciplines to ensure appropriate service delivery for each child.Assists in identifying social service needs for families, when appropriate, and refers them to the program coordinator for help in accessing community resources.Benefits :
Vacation, sick and personal leave; 18 paid holidays; participation in the Utah Retirement Systems; and mileage reimbursement.