Early Childhood Health​/Wic Nurse

PENDER, NE – WITH SOME TRAVEL TO OTHER AGENCY LOCATIONS

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. No weekends or holidays!

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP), INC is a private, nonprofit corporation. NENCAP serves an income-eligible population in a 14-county area of Northeast Nebraska with programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, WIC/Immunizations, Healthy Families, Weatherization, and Family Services, free tax preparation, car seat programs, Veteran Services, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and food pantries.

This position aids in the operation of the WIC and Early Childhood Programs including health and basic medical screening, nutrition and breastfeeding education to clients.

Provide WIC services or health screens and refer participants to other resources as needed.

Duties include certifying participants according to established program guidelines.

Develop and maintain working relationships with physicians, clinic nurses, school nurses and Health Departments.

Maintain a system of tracking and monitoring children’s health records in Child Plus.

Review and approve necessary medical/dental plans and council families about health issues.

Complete staff physicals, TB tests and Hepatitis B vaccinations as necessary.

Maintain accurate records in program computer systems.

Promote health practices and ensure staff follow proper protocols and oversee the compliance of health services are met.

Handling and disposing of bio-hazard sharp containers.

Receive WIC training, and/or Early Childhood training as required.

Attend and contribute to monthly Early Childhood Leadership meetings.

Cleaning of clinic and office site/lifting up to and including 50 pounds.

Maintain confidentiality of all participant/client information and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.

RN or LPN credentials from an accredited school. Nebraska LPN or RN License in good standing.

CPR Instructor certification: recommended or will provide training.

Basic computer skills in word processing, email, and internet.

Fluency in both English and Spanish is a plus.

The starting wage for an RN is $27.50 per hour, LPN is $25 per hour, plus benefits.

Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. NENCAP covers the premium for our employees to receive single coverage for health, life, dental and vision for FREE! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, EAP, 401k Retirement.

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership
PO Box 667
Pender, NE

EOE
80% Federally Funded
Non-Profit Agency