Early Childhood Development Nurse - Indianapolis

Description

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization that has been providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers and eight Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program locations throughout Indiana, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC seeks an Early Childhood Development Nurse (RN/LPN), based out of our Corporate Office in Indianapolis. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of exceptional patient-centered care and a passion for serving the local community. The successful applicant will be a collaborative team player with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you meet these qualifications and share our commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Early Childhood Development Nurse Job Overview:

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Nurse contributes to IHC’s mission by working across IHC sites to improve pediatric care coordination through the standardization of screenings, implementing the use of motivational interviewing, ensuring implementing SDOH screenings. They also educate staff to ensure that children and families are connected with local partners, including local WIC, Head Start, and Help Me Grow programs. The ECD Nurse works with the pediatric providers and other team members to achieve goals set by the ECD grant award. Preferred qualifications for the position include experience in pediatrics, vaccines, quality control, and education.

Essential Job Functions include:

• Ensuring all Children ages 0-5 are properly screened and referred as needed
• Educating parents on the importance of screenings, follow-up, vaccinations, literacy, dental health, etc...
• Functioning as a support team member for providers and staff by reinforcing patient education
• Maintaining positive professional relationships with parents, children, and staff
• Participating in the preparation and maintenance of accurate patient medical records
• Following HIPAA and OSHA standards
• Performing other work assignments related to licensure requirements
• ECD Nurse must use diverse but conventional methods, techniques, or approaches
• Effectively communicating with diverse individuals
• Maintaining accurate electronic medical records
• Juggling multiple requests and meeting multiple deadlines
• Taking the initiative and with minimal supervision

IHC’s robust benefits and compensation package includes:   

• $2000.00 retention bonus paid after one year of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays 
• Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment 
• Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions 
• Flexible Leave of Absence programs 
• Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation 
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services 

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Registered as a nurse OR licensed practical nurse in Indiana.
• Travel to IHC clinics throughout Indiana is required.
• Preferred qualifications for the position include experience in pediatrics, vaccines, quality control, and education.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to 

race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status