Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Child Care Council of Nassau is looking for a Registered Nurse to work as a Health Care Consultant for our organization. Fluency in Spanish is required. The Health Care Consultant works in an independent capacity on a per diem basis, providing flexible time to assist child care providers in developing and monitoring health care plans and policies. The Health Care Consultant will also ensure child care providers meet and maintain the requirements for Medication Administration approval as mandated by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

Compensation:

$55 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Educate providers about the requirements of the health care plan and assist them with the development of their program’s health care plan
• Approve and sign health care plans for programs that require a health care consultant
• Act as the Health Care Consultant of Record for those programs requesting this service
• Conduct on-site review of program to ensure compliance with OCFS regulations and health care plan policies
• Act as a health care resource for all programs for which you are the health care consultant of record
• Assist with development and implementation of individual health care plans for children with special health care needs, i.e., asthma, allergies, diabetes, seizures
• Acquire MAT Trainer Certification and provide MAT classes at the Child Care Council
• Promote the MAT Certification option for all licensed providers
• Conduct on-site visits every one or two years (depending on program) to assess continuing compliance with care plan
• Provide technical assistance to programs as necessary
• Provide Medication Administration Training (MAT), American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/First Aid course, and other trainings as needed
• Maintain records pertaining to each assigned program
• Prepare monthly reporting of data and statistics including, but not limited to, phone log, copies of invoices, documentation of time spent implementing the HCC role and responsibilities, reporting of OCFS milestones
• Attend outside meetings as directed by the Director of Health and Nutrition
• Attend quarterly NY State health Care consultant roundtable discussions
• Maintain a relationship with OCFS LIRO to provide consistent guidance to child care programs and technical assistance as requested by the LIRO team
• Perform additional tasks as required by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must have a current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and individual malpractice insurance
• Experience in Pediatrics or Child Care Programs preferred
• Willingness and reliable means to travel throughout Nassau County
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

About Company

Child Care Council of Nassau (CCCN) empowers families to access quality child care, advances innovative early childhood education, and supports professional development across the child care field.

Equal Opportunity Org: CCCN prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Why Work at CCCN? Our full-time finance roles offer a 35-hour workweek, paid holidays, mid-year and year-end office closures, one remote day per week, and Summer Fridays. Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, vision and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, supplemental Aflac coverage, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employer-funded Dependent Care or Health Reimbursement Accounts.

Join a mission-driven team supporting families and child care professionals every day. Schedule and benefits are subject to HR confirmation.