Early Start Nurse Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Early Start Nurse Specialist

Starting Salary Range: $76,905 - $92,286

GGRC is looking to hire a Early Start Nurse Specialist to assess eligibility for Early Start Program, train and consult with families, staff, providers, public health, and community agencies to foster appropriate child development services for eligible infants/toddlers and their families.

Responsibilities

• Eligibility Assessments
• Review intake information to determine appropriate plan for Early Start eligibility assessment
• Conduct eligibility assessments to comply with legally mandated requirements for infants under 12 months of age referred for Early Start services
• Determine eligibility with interdisciplinary team members
• Assist in the identification of service needs for infants and toddlers eligible for Early Start services
• Complete eligibility assessment reports 
• Consultative Services for Infants/Toddlers and their Families
• Research current medical and nursing evidence-based practices
• Research and refer infants/toddlers to community service agencies for services to meet infants/toddlers’ needs
• Conduct ongoing home visits as needed with follow-up evaluations of infant/toddlers’ development
• Provide parents with anticipatory guidance using age appropriate intervention activities with demonstrations and written material
• With the social worker and the child’s family,  plan for transition from Early Start  program  to community mainstream programs or other services based on identified needs
• Agency Involvement
• Consult with  Early Start  social workers in areas of infant development, intervention activities, parent/infant bonding issues, and assist in managing services for medically fragile infants and toddlers
• Train staff on topics related to the Early Start program
• Update and review with Director, Clinical Services, on clinical issues relating to the Early Start program   
• Community Involvement
• Promote community awareness of factors relating to the occurrence of developmental disabilities.
• Understand and advocate for general actions related to infants/toddlers with developmental disabilities
• Train and consult with local agencies and medical community regarding services available under Early Start
• Collaborate with  public health and  community agencies providing maternal/child health services for high risk infants
• Participate in case conferences for high risk infant follow-up programs
• Participate in community service meetings relevant to Early Start
• Participate in Early Start Program training and advocacy programs
• Attend seminars and trainings to maintain skills and fulfill licensing requirements
• Participate in special projects, and assist with additional duties or tasks, as assigned
• Maintain all client information as confidential in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Lanterman Act

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with Public Health Nursing Certificate or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification (preferred)
• 3+ years relevant experience in Pediatrics
• Valid Registered Nurse License at time of hire and ability to maintain license in good standing
• 3+ years with high risk infants in hospital/clinic/community settings required

Skills

• Applied knowledge of standardized developmental assessment tools
• Ability to develop standard business communications, using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Ability to convey complex information and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, including scanners, copiers, faxes, phones
• Basic familiarity with MS Word®, MS Excel®, MS PowerPoint®, MS Outlook® or similar software applications
• Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures of current nursing health practices, epidemiology, methods of developmental assessment and intervention.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation as related to services for High Risk Infants and their families

Competency traits

• Build partnerships and trust through collaboration, active listening and an openness to new ideas
• Operate with the understanding  of working within the context of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrate sensitivity to individual’s concerns and needs; listen with patience
• Use insight and understanding to deliver difficult news in a compassionate way
• Use appropriate language to communicate complex data to families.   
• Take initiative and is proactive about staying current with new research, approaches, policies, laws, methods or technologies in area of expertise
• Act quickly and decisively in a crisis
• Understand and effectively react/adapt to multiple and competing priorities on the job; use knowledge and expertise to focus on key job outcomes
• Demonstrate respect and cultural awareness; effectively manage own reactions

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity

Benefits

What are the benefits to working with GGRC?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage

10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!

GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!

No really, we mean generous:

13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal days and up to 5 paid days for continuing education

What makes GGRC so special?

GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.

GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

How to apply:

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.