Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Reading, PA

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000 students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position:
Coordinate the efficient implementation of the Health and Nutrition service areas of the Head Start program.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):

• Establish a workable and effective medical, dental and nutrition program in accordance with health guidelines for Head Start programs.
• Keep complete medical and dental records on each child which include past history, immunizations, and current information of medical significance
• Plan and deliver health programs for staff and parents in growth and development, safety and accident prevention, family relationships and other appropriate subjects.
• Hold individual conferences with parents and staff about health and nutrition related concerns whenever needed.
• Make home visits and follow-up visits to seek and disperse information on the health status of the child and on the overall program.
• Assist parents in securing a medical and dental home and correction and/or treatment of medical and dental defects.
• Collect and record relevant data in various data systems.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines necessary to ensure children’s health needs are supported appropriately.
• Perform or supervise hearing and vision screening, growth assessments, or any indicated special testing.
• Instruct the Family Engagement Workers on the proper methods and procedures of securing and maintaining appropriate health/medical records.
• Orient and train Family Engagement Workers to assist with the overall medical, dental and nutrition program.
• Transfer medical and dental records from Head Start Program to the regular schoolprograms.
• Responsible for keeping a monthly statistical report of service area activities.
• Monitor Nutrition Program for compliance with both Head Start and U.S.D.A. guidelines.
• Assist with the development of the Health Advisory Committee and attend meetings as resource person.
• Attend Education Advisory Committee as a resource person.
• Attend all staff meetings and related in-service training sessions.
• Ability to interpret program to individuals, private and public groups and to community organizations.
• Procure or purchase necessary medical, dental and nutrition supplies for centers according to program-approved guidelines and with the consent of the program administrator. This includes first aid kits for center and buses.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Comply with Health and Nutrition Performance Standards.
• Develop and implement the Health and Nutrition Service Plans and assist with development of training plans for staff and parents.
• Work with the Disabilities/Transition Specialist to insure referrals to appropriate services for children with health disabilities.
• Participate in Career Development when feasible.
• Perform any other related duties relative to Head Start as assigned by the Supervisor,
• Health and Nutrition Services, Assistant Program Administrator/Family Services or
• Program Administrator/Head Start.

• Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the practice of public health nursing and school nursing.
• Knowledge of the growth and development processes of the young child.
• Knowledge of services performed by other Health and Welfare agencies in the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively with administration, families, children and all concerned in the program.
• Proficiency in computer application skills with the ability to enter data, generate reports, and analyze results.
• Provide own transportation.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, the Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.
• The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.

Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours/week, 12 month/year

Salary for the 2023-2024 School Year:
$20.61-27.18/hour. Per Head Start Salary Scale as established by the Berks County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors and the Head Start Policy Council

Benefits Included:
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Long term disability
Life insurance
Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions