Agency Nurse

Position Overview

Provides health services and support to children, families and staff to ensure compliance of Head Start Performance Standards and the State of Michigan Licensing Rules and Regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring each participant’s status with relation to Early and Periodic Screen, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) requirements and supports families in securing needed services.
• Assists with monitoring to ensure the accuracy of child health files and data records.
• Integrate health education into the total Head Start program by providing training and resources for staff and families.
• Assists in the development of individualized health care plans.
• Collaborates with Health Advisory Committee to identify community and program needs in the area of health services.
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Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Michigan. Must apply for liability insurance within 30 days of hire.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.

Base Pay

• $25.94 – $30.27

Hours & Location

• Mon-Fri
  • Hours may vary, but should be similar to: Mon-Thurs [7:30am-5:00pm] & Fri [7:30am-11:30am]
• Multiple Sites around Kent County

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Referral program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program

Perks

At Head Start for Kent County, we strive to care for our employees and their families as much as our employees care for the children and families in our community. We offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment–several benefits are at little-to-no-cost to the employee. We provide generous time-off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day. Wear jeans on Mondays, work half-days on Fridays, and take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programs, which provide corporate discounts and wellness programs for physical and mental health (including free counseling sessions). We offer retention and attendance incentives (some of which are monetary), professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement including paid-in-full CDAs and assistance with Associates degrees and above. Find out more about how we invest in our employees at https://hs4kc.org/employee-perks!