Job Description

The Registered Nurse works with the Health and Nutrition team and other CII staff in facilitating the administration of health services and programs for students and families. Provides training and technical assistance with health services mandates and programs including Federal and State guidelines.

DUTIES

The Registered Nurse works with the Health and Nutrition team and other CII staff in facilitating the administration of health services and programs for students and families. Provides training and technical assistance with health services mandates and programs including Federal and State guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must spend over 50% of their time on these duties.

• Determines child health status by reviewing health documents, including health history, physical exams, dental exams, laboratory results and immunizations status for children birth to five as well as reviews health documents for pregnant persons. Shares the results of the determination with designated staff and parents.

• Conducts home visits to discuss health needs, provides health education and early intervention with the child’s parents, pregnant persons.

• Assists with conducting screenings such as - vision, hearing, TB assessment, hgb.

• Documents and tracks the health status for children and completes follow-up to ensure each child is up to date and on a schedule of well childcare as outlined in the EPSDT guidelines. Provides periodic updates/progress reports.

• Monitors database to ensure all children remain up to date on the schedule of well childcare.

• Assists with planning and follow-up in a timely manner in accordance with timelines established by the agency, with health concerns, questions or abnormal findings that are brought forward by others.

• Conducts ongoing monitoring of health requirements based on funder and CII requirements.

• In collaboration with appropriate CII staff, maintains and monitors health files.

• Provides related training and education to staff, families and community members.

• Participates in Individualized Family Service Plans and Individualized Education Plans meetings as needed.

• Participated in Multi-Disciplinary team meetings, as needed.

• Participates in planning and/or convening the Health Services Advisory Committee.

• Participates in self-assessment and community assessment as it is related to health services.

• Works with enrollment and care coordination staff as needed with attendance related health issues.

• Stays current with state, local public health and community health guidelines.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a four-year university required.

• 3 years of nursing experience required; preferably with young children ages from 0-5 .

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance or reliable access to transportation depending on business needs.

• Required to travel extensively (> 50% of the time)

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Spanish / English bilingual preferred.

• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.

• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Understands CII’s basic philosophy and participates fully in carrying out its mission.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current valid California Registered Nurse’s License

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time Spent [None, -1/3, 1/3 - 2/3, 2/3+]

• Stand: 1/3 - 2/3

• Walk: 1/3 - 2/3

• Sit: 1/3 - 2/3

• Reach with hands and arms: 2/3+

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: 2/3+

• Climb or balance: -1/3

• Bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl: -1/3

• Talk or hear: 2/3+

• Taste or smell: None

• Carry, push or pull: -1/3

• Lifts Weights or Exerts Force

  • Up to 10 pounds: -1/3

  • Up to 25 pounds: -1/3

  • Up to 50 pounds: -1/3

  • Up to 100 pounds: None

  • More than 100 pounds: None

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical, mental & environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Time Spent [None, -1/3, 1/3 - 2/3, 2/3+]

Environmental variables that may be indicated as applicable to the position:

• Working near mechanical parts: None

• Work in high, precarious places: None

• Fumes or airborne particles: None

• Toxic or caustic chemicals: None

• Outdoor weather conditions: -1/3

• Extreme cold (non-weather): None

• Extreme heat (non-weather): None

• Risk of electrical shock: None

NOISE LEVEL

• Moderate noise

REQUIRED TRAINING

• New Hire Orientation

• AB1825: Harassment Prevention training

• Mandated Reporter

• CPR/First Aid

• Timekeeping & Attendance

COMPENSATION:

$84,641.00 USD - $103,262.00 USD

In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.

BENEFITS:

• Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents

• 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees

• Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

• Opportunity for growth & advancement

• Professional development & continued training

• Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities

CONTINGENCIES:

• Influenza immunization or declination

• COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations

• Education verification

• Reference check

• Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services

• Drug and alcohol screening

• Tuberculosis screening