The part-time (19 hours/week) Registered Nurse provides assessment, education, and support to children and their families enrolled in the DDI Vantage Early Intervention Program.
Responsibilities:
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Conducts physicals, developmental evaluations, and initial/annual health assessments to assist in determining program eligibility on all referrals.
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Provides hearing and vision screening per Baby Watch Early Intervention program guidelines and completes required reports.
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Reads medical records and highlights relevant information for service providers in a timely manner.
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Possesses understanding and knowledge of a child’s overall development and seeks consultation from other disciplines when appropriate.
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Collaborates with related disciplines to ensure appropriate service delivery for each child.
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Assists in identifying social service needs for families, when appropriate, and refers them to the program coordinator for help in accessing community resources.
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Assists parents and caregivers in their role as a child advocate when appropriate.
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Monitors and ensures the proper maintenance of medical equipment.
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Monitors, requisitions, and stocks medical supplies.
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Attends all mandatory CSPD training for early intervention credentialing under Part C rules.
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Assists in child-find activities.
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Participates in staff in-service training, serves on committees, attends workshops and conferences as requested or approved, and may provide in-service training to staff.
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Attends team meetings as necessary and all mandatory DDI Vantage meetings.
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Demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of the job.
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Safeguards the confidentiality of all clients, at all times.
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Completes written documentation in a timely manner to ensure program compliance.
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Fulfills other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
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A registered nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
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Experience working with children and families; knowledge of child development and family dynamics; and knowledge of community resources.
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Utah State Registered Nurse license.
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A state and federal background screen, TB test, and motor vehicle records check will be conducted on all new hires.
