Registered Nurse Early Childhood

Astor Services is hiring a Registered Nurse today! Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. Come join our team!

• Reviews and approves OCFS health plan (RN only).
• Consults medical director when outside providers prescribe psychotropic medication for children in program.
• Reviews medical records to assure that the children are age appropriate immunized, free of communicable disease and that health and development are being monitored.
• Monitor/update health records in the special education programs.
• Performs as appropriate and follows up on completion of screenings as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Serves as a liaison between Dutchess County Early Intervention and the families of children with developmental delays as required.
• Works with family and staff to develop an Individualized Family Health Plan (IFHP) when specific health issues are identified.
• Provides a prenatal and postnatal assessment to evaluate the client’s emotional and physical health status, areas of concern, maintenance of medical follow up, and labor and delivery preparation.
• Performs a newborn assessment on all Early Head Start newborns within the first two weeks of birth.
• Works with nutritionist to provide guidance on nutrition during pregnancy and after delivery for mothers and infants.
• Monitors health/nutritional status of infants and toddlers to assure maximum growth and development.
• Works with mental health staff to address issues of parent bonding, and/or depression, substance abuse and their effect of parenting, potential neglect, etc.

• Offers four personal days.
• Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.
• Enjoy time off per the School Calendar.
• Sick time is provided.
• Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.
• Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff.

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

Licensed Registered Nurse.

Experience with the population preferred.