Nurse Consultant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Nurse Consultant
Give children a head start!
This position is set to begin on February 2nd
Work Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week
This is a part year position that run from August to May with summers off

Job Description:

The Nurse Consultant performs consultations for multiple preschool classrooms. The nurse's basic function is to promote optimal health and safety in early childhood program settings. The Nurse Consultant will establish relationships with classroom staff; identifies, implements and evaluates strategies to achieve quality health and safety guidelines, serves as a liaison to the child's family, to other classroom team members, to other health professionals and to community organizations.

Pay: $2,770.92/ per pay period (Bi-weekly)

About CPCD:

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week):

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.

• Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.

Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment

• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor's Degrees.
• $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.

Employee Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

EOE

Requirements

Required :

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Colorado State License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have moderate computer skills including proficient typing, ability to use agency database, Internet, and email systems.
• Experience in Pediatric Medicine and interpersonal skills in working with parents, children, and staff.
• Knowledge of healthy growth and development in children, pediatric physical assessment skills, Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of the information he/she will be handling
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
• Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in community health, maternal and child health, and/or health education.

CPCD is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

Salary Description

$2,770.92/ per pay period (Bi-weekly)