Registered Nurse III – Temporary

State of Oklahoma • Purcell, OK

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse III – Temporary provides individual and family services to increase parenting skills and enhance the health and developmental potential of young children. The role assesses or screens children’s health and development, coaches and models skills for families, and works on an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.

The position provides health, developmental, and educational services in child health. Services are delivered in children’s natural environments, such as homes and childcare settings, and include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education. The role is based in Purcell, Oklahoma, with office presence listed as an essential function. Services may also be provided remotely.

This is a temporary, part-time position scheduled Monday through Friday for up to 19 hours per week. The hourly rate is up to $35.09, based on education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of typical and atypical child health and development from birth to age three.
• Knowledge of community health and welfare resources for children and their parents.
• Experience and ability to assess children’s health development and provide educational programs to parents.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with professional and non-professional groups and encourage participation in child health and development and early intervention programs.
• Ability to teach child health and development and parenting skills.
• Applicants must provide documentation of required education, certification, or licensure at the time of application.
• Applicants must pass a background check and be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Willingness to perform job-related travel; occasional in-state overnight and weekend travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Education or experience in typical and atypical infant and toddler development.
• Education or experience in parent-child relations.
• Education or experience in positive guidance and discipline strategies with young children.
• Education or experience in family systems and family relationships.
• Education or experience in assessment and evaluation.
• Education or experience working with parents of exceptional infants and toddlers.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment, such as a home, childcare setting, or park.
• Participate in family interviews and conduct intakes, including client interviews and assessments, to recommend appropriate services.
• Educate parents and professionals about child health and development using program materials and curricula.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies, and create effective family intervention service plans.
• Participate in developing and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans according to state and federal guidelines.
• Serve on an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
• Teach parents ways to enhance their child’s health and developmental potential.
• Maintain confidential service records, including progress notes and evaluation reports, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Assist with selecting, preparing, and distributing materials on child health and development.
• Provide individuals and families with prevention information related to parenting and child health and development.
• Refer individuals and families to relevant services to help achieve goals and enhance well-being.
• Collaborate with community agencies and plan and conduct community-wide efforts to promote the health, development, and behavioral well-being of young children and families.
• Initiate and implement steps for smooth transition services from the early intervention program.
• Be present in the office as an essential function of the job.
• Support the organization’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical code.
• Work effectively in a team environment and assist peers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level