LPN and Master Teacher

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Child Development Center

SUPERVISOR: Donnette Littlehead

SALARY RANGE: $17.50-$21.00

FLSA: Non- Exempt  

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS:     In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.  

JOB SUMMARY: Has the primary responsibility for the direct care of the children,  and to assist children and providers in the childcare setting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Performs all general nursing functions within the scope of practice.

· Make and answer calls in a professional manner.

· Notify parents by phone if children are running fever, vomiting, etc…

· Giving medication to children

· Storing medication

· Available to act as a witness in signing of consent forms and advance directives as needed.

· Clean and sterilize instruments as needed.

· Responsible for cleaning exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment.

· Provides staffing coverage in the event of call in or vacancy.

· Inventory and restock rooms as needed

· Coordinates with Director for supplies and equipment needs.

· Teaching the children in the classroom.

· Being on time and present each day as scheduled to work.

· Spend quality time in the classroom.

· Supervise assistant teachers in the classroom.

· Monthly reports due the first Monday of the following month

· Weekly activity sheets need to be posted every Monday

· Administers children’s medications.

· Responsible for keeping all immunization records.

· Orders center medications.

·  Upkeep with the Center’s first aid kits.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Preform other duties and projects as required by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

· Licensed in the State of Oklahoma as a Licensed Practical Nurse

· Experience in a clinical setting preferred

· Must have one of the following

- Child Development Associate

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 2 years of satisfactory full-time experience in a child care setting.

- Completed or will complete Tier II Training.

· Must pass adult and child OSBI background check.

· Must have CPR and First Aid certification.

· Must be able to complete 20 hours of Child Development training for a year.

· Must have a genuine love and concern for children.

· Must be creative and have an aptitude for teaching and promoting child development.

· Ability to stay calm in emergency situations.

· Must have an even temperament.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with parents, providers, and others.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all children encounters.

· Some computer skills are needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to sit and or stand for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping, and lifting.

· Occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds)

· The ability to work in a fast paced environment

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

· General clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and patient body fluids.

· Normal classroom environment.

· Outside environment ( Hot and Cold)

NOTE:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work  performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employee in the position.

Salary : $18 - $21