Tired of not having enough personal and family time due to working weekends, holidays, evenings, on-call rotation and overtime? Does having a stable, flexible and less stressful work environment appeal to you? If so, Let’s Talk!

Child Start’s Head Start program is adding to our team of RN’s & LPN’s who are using their knowledge of health to support children ages 0-5, low income families and expectant mothers.

Child Start’s dedicated team of nurses works independently, as well as a group, to conduct hearing and vision screens, provide links to medical and dental providers, and monitor health records to ensure children are staying current with their physicals (KBH/WCC), immunizations, and oral health care. In addition, the team reviews and assess children’s health needs to identify health concerns and provides health education to parents and staff.

Serves as Consultant/Facilitator for Head Start 0-5 Program Health Services to children, families and staff.

Assists in the identification, coordination, completion of service and evaluation of health or family problems of enrolled children.
Maintains awareness of current health services available in the community and works with physicians and other local health care providers to meet the needs of enrolled children.
Responsible for the coordination of health follow-up services to identified children.
Documents all health/family services that have been provided.
Monitors health records at center sites.
Administers and reads TB skin tests for staff and volunteers.

B.S.N. or R.N.
Two years experience in community health, pediatrics, OB/GYN or school nursing/
Knowledge of young children and pregnant women.
Current Kansas Registered Nurse License. Ability to attain and maintain certification for audio metric testing.
Must pass physical screening and health certificate, valid drivers license, reliable personal vehicle and liability insurance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects or materials up to 30 pounds.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Child Start's RN position is $23.67/hour, 40 hours/week and 52 weeks/year.

Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.

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