Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Position Overview:

Assists the Health and Nutrition Program Manager in implementing the health services component of the Head Start program.

Where will I be working?

Central Office

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Disseminates necessary health information to staff and parents as requested.

Conducts vision and hearing screenings as well as height and weight health assessments and is responsible for the documentation and organization of data.

Assists with arranging screening processes and being involved as needed for recruitment and enrollment activities.

Provides health education information and follow-up with parents after screening processes.

Records chart information for child’s file.

Assists in setting up and providing training for staff and/or parents.

Provides health, nutrition and or physical fitness lessons in classrooms

Required Education and Experience:

State of Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required. Certification (or willingness to obtain certification) to conduct vision and hearing testing for children.

Two years’ experience working or volunteering with children in a school or pediatric health setting. Experience conducting screenings, collection of documentation, and organizing health information preferred.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with reasonable accommodation.Company Description

Head Start for Kent County provides high quality services at no cost to qualifying families. We work alongside families to deliver comprehensive services to children five and under, promoting their well-being and development.

We offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment. Several benefits are even at little to no cost to the employee. We provide generous time-off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day. Additional perks include half-day work on Fridays, Employee Assistance Programs providing corporate discounts, wellness programs for both physical and mental health including free counseling sessions, retention and attendance incentives, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, including paid in full CDA’s and assistance with Associates degrees and above.

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Full-time