Job Summary The Nurse will administer medications and monitor delegated medication administration; assist in ensuring children are evaluated for additional services as needed; coordinate children's therapy services; coordinate and provide health screenings. Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides daily nursing services that includes medication administration, sick children, and responding to accidents and/or incidents.
- Ensures all nursing service provided are properly documented.
- Ensures parents are notified of all accidents and/or incidents.
- Responsible for disease prevention.
- Assists in educating children and/or staff on health and safety.
- Maintains emergency kit in nurse's office as well as all classrooms.
- Maintains emergency contact information for children and staff.
- Reviews medical records.
- Reviews evaluations to determine child's needs and/or qualifications and processes as needed.
- Renews treatment prescriptions as needed.
- Renews prior authorizations for therapy services as needed.
- Completes Early Intervention Day Treatment (EIDT) and therapy audits.
- Ensures allergies are documented and distributes allergy list to treatment team weekly.
- Assists Audiologist with hearing screens.
- Reviews immunization records and ensures all patients are current on immunizations.
- Completes drug testing for employees.
- Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in a binder that is accessible.
- Assists with School Age Summer Program.
- Other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Proficient Microsoft Office.
- Ability to resolve conflict and deal with issues. Education Requirements
- Must be licensed in the state of Arkansas as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
- Must be in good standing the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
- Must be willing and able to sit on the floor and get up without assistance.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person