Child Wellness Nurse

Southwest Human Development•Phoenix, AZ

12h

About The Position

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time. Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in pediatrics, public health, community health, school health, family practice, or a related field.
Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Arizona Child Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP requirements, Caring for Our Children standards, and Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) guidelines, or the ability to obtain such knowledge within a specified training period.
Experience reviewing and maintaining health records, immunization documentation, health screenings, and follow-up care plans.
Knowledge of child growth and development, communicable disease prevention, health and safety practices, and management of chronic health conditions in young children.
Ability to collaborate effectively with families, healthcare providers, community agencies, and multidisciplinary program staff.
Experience developing or maintaining partnerships with community health providers and coordinating referrals for medical, dental, behavioral health, and other support services.
Strong organizational, documentation, and case management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health or record management systems.
Ability to pass all required federal, state, and program background checks and meet Head Start employment requirements.
Possess an insured & reliable vehicle and a valid AZ driver’s license.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to program sites and community partner locations as needed.
Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
DES Criminal Affidavit Required
AZ DHS Criminal History Affidavit Required
FPC DPS Verification Required

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in pediatric, public health, school nursing, or Head Start settings.
Experience with family-centered services, care coordination, and community health partnership development.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.

Responsibilities

Provide health education to children, families, and staff
Support management of chronic health conditions and special health care needs
Assist with communicable disease prevention, response, and control
Conduct ongoing health and safety monitoring
Ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance
Develop and maintains partnerships with medical, dental, and behavioral health providers
Expand access to healthcare services to improve child and family wellness outcomes
Serve as a liaison between families and community health resources
Help address barriers to care and promotes preventive health practices
Serve as a health resource and subject matter expert for staff and families
Support continuous quality improvement initiatives related to health services
Promote overall family well-being through education and support
Contribute to school readiness by supporting healthy child development