Registered Nurse

DDI Vantage empowers vulnerable children, adults and families to reach their full potential. Serving the community since 1971, this non-profit organization offers Early Intervention, Early Head Start Home-based services and Child Care Partnerships, and Adult and Youth Services programs.

Position Description: The Registered Nurse (29 hours/week) provides assessment, education, and support to children and their families enrolled in the DDI VANTAGE Early Intervention Program.

Qualifications: This position requires a registered nursing degree from an accredited college or university and valid Utah state licensure. A Baby Watch Early Intervention Program credential must be earned as part of the training process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts physicals, developmental evaluations, and initial/annual health assessments to assist in determining program eligibility on all referrals.


• Provides hearing and vision screening per Baby Watch Early Intervention program guidelines and completes required reports.
  


• Reads medical records and highlights relevant information for service providers in a timely manner.


• Possesses understanding and knowledge of a child’s overall development and seeks consultation from other disciplines when appropriate.


• Collaborates with related disciplines to ensure appropriate service delivery for each child.


• Assists in identifying social service needs for families, when appropriate, and refers them to the  program coordinator for help in accessing community resources.

This position is eligible for vacation, sick and personal leave; 18 paid holidays; participation in the Utah Retirement Systems; and mileage reimbursement.

Please note, a background check and motor vehicle report will be run on all newly hired employees.