PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To assist the Director of Nursing Services in the screening and oversight of the health care of all children assigned to their care.

1. To assist the Director of Nursing Services in education and training of staff and clients as directed in health care issues, policies, and procedures.

1. To provide emergency oversight of medical services as needed for clients and staff.

1. Assists as directed in the maintenance of systems and processes related to health care functions to include infection control, employee health, and other areas as assigned.

1. Maintains high standard of personal and interpersonal functioning in job performance.  

1. To monitor Child Care staff in the performances of their health care responsibilities.

1. To assist the Director of Nursing in other duties as assigned in areas related to the provisions of health care for clients and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with a valid Louisiana license; two years of experience preferred in working with an adolescent population.

CHARACTERISTICS

1. Must have a fundamental love for children and a desire to be an agent for change in their lives.

1. Must possess a strong sense of personal authority, maturity, and integrity for an influential and authoritarian role with youth and staff.

1. Must have strong, positive interpersonal skills to work with youth and staff.

1. Must have a strong work ethic, be willing to work under the supervision of the Director of Health Care Services, and be willing to commit to significant job responsibilities.

1. Must have excellent organizational, teaching, and leadership skills.

1. Must be able to function effectively as a team member of the professional staff with a focus on problem-solving and outcomes.

EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS

Time on Duty:        To be arranged so as best to accomplish the work to be done.  A basic work schedule of 40 hours will be utilized.

Salary:                    As provided in the Annual Budget.

FLSA Exemption:   Non-exempt

Benefits:                 As stated in Personnel Policies and Procedures and determined by the Board of Directors.

DISCLAIMER                                                                                       

The foregoing description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Working Conditions

Percentage of time in climate controlled area (“inside” work)?      90 %

Percentage of time spent outdoors?                        10 %

Is there exposure to hazardous materials?             CONSTANTLY – BIO – BODILY

Bio/Chemical/Other                                               FLUIDS & CHEMICAL- CLEANERS

( Rarely/ Occasionally/ Frequently/ Constantly)