LOCATION: PENDER, NE
JOB TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. No weekends or holidays!
ABOUT US: Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP), INC is a private, nonprofit corporation. NENCAP serves an income-eligible population in a 14-county area of Northeast Nebraska with programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, WIC/Immunizations, Healthy Families, Weatherization, and Family Services, free tax preparation, car seat programs, Veteran Services, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and food pantries
JOB SUMMARY: This position aids in the operation of the WIC and Early Childhood Programs including health and basic medical screening, nutrition and breastfeeding education to clients.
Provide WIC services or health screens and refer participants to other resources as needed.
Duties include certifying participants according to established program guidelines.
Develop and maintain working relationships with physicians, clinic nurses, school nurses and Health Departments.
Maintain a system of tracking and monitoring children’s health records in ChildPlus.
Review and approve necessary medical/dental plans and council families about health issues.
Complete staff physicals, TB tests and Hepatitis B vaccinations as necessary.
Maintain accurate records in program computer systems.
Promote health practices and ensure staff follow proper protocols and oversee the compliance of health services are met.
Handling and disposing of bio-hazard sharp containers.
Receive WIC training, and/or Early Childhood training as required.
Attend and contribute to monthly Early Childhood Leadership meetings.
Cleaning of clinic and office site/lifting up to and including 50 pounds.
Maintain confidentiality of all participant/client information and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: RN or LPN credentials from an accredited school. Nebraska LPN or RN License in good standing. One-year relevant experience. CPR Instructor certification: recommended or will provide training. Basic computer skills in word processing, email, and internet. Fluency in both English and Spanish is a plus.
WAGE & BENEFITS: The starting wage for an RN is $27.50 per hour, LPN is $25 per hour, plus benefits. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. NENCAP covers the premium for our employees to receive single coverage for health, life, dental and vision for FREE! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, EAP, 401k Retirement.
HOW TO APPLY: For Agency application, job description, education requirements, wage and benefit information scan the QR Code, visit www.nencap.org or contact HR at 1-800-445-2505 or 402-385-6300. No resumes accepted. To apply, submit a completed Agency application located on our agency website.
Position open until filled. EOE Non-Profit Agency 80% Federally Funded
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a certified CPR/First Aide instructor?
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pender, NE 68047: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
