Nurse, MPTN Child Development Center

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.Mashantucket, CT
$43Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse provides comprehensive health services to support the safety, wellness, and development of young children within an early childhood education setting. This role ensures that children’s health needs are met through ongoing monitoring, assessment, and coordination of care, while promoting a safe and healthy learning environment. The nurse demonstrates strong knowledge of pediatric health, common childhood conditions, and preventative care practices. Responsibilities include managing health records, administering medications, supporting children with chronic health conditions, and responding to illnesses and emergencies. The nurse ensures compliance with all applicable health regulations and maintains accurate, confidential documentation. This position works collaboratively with families, educators, and healthcare providers to support each child’s individual health needs and promote overall well-being. The nurse also provides guidance and training to staff on health and safety practices. Strong communication, organization, and the ability to respond effectively in dynamic situations are essential to success in this role.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of pediatric health.
  • Strong knowledge of common childhood conditions.
  • Strong knowledge of preventative care practices.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Ability to respond effectively in dynamic situations.

Responsibilities

  • Provides comprehensive health services to support the safety, wellness, and development of young children.
  • Ensures children’s health needs are met through ongoing monitoring, assessment, and coordination of care.
  • Promotes a safe and healthy learning environment.
  • Manages health records.
  • Administers medications.
  • Supports children with chronic health conditions.
  • Responds to illnesses and emergencies.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable health regulations.
  • Maintains accurate, confidential documentation.
  • Collaborates with families, educators, and healthcare providers.
  • Provides guidance and training to staff on health and safety practices.
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