NURSE (CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS)

- Provides health support services and addresses and supports children with special needs in all

installation Child and Youth programs, facilities, and activities. Conducts health assessments, and

plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates overall Navy CYP health components for children ages

infant to 18 years of age including those with special needs. Travel is required to perform duties in

facilities to include Child Development Centers (CDC), Family Child Care (FCC)), Youth Centers

(YC) and School Age Care (SAC) programs.

- Coordinates the administration of medication and may administer medication along with other

trained CYP staff and providers. This includes medications, basic care items, and common medical

aid to participants according to prescribed procedures, standard nursing practices, and CYP health

and safety practices. Observes child's responses, possible side effects, and evaluates child's ability

to participate in CYP activities, applying appropriate action, as needed. Liaisons with medical

authorities on medications and administration for CYP participants.

- Observes, identifies, and monitors acute, chronic, and complex health problems using interviews,

records, and informal assessments. Makes informal referrals to families to seek further medical

care/advice and counsel parents to consider self-help measures as appropriate.

- Identifies and trains CYP staff on prevention methods to control outbreaks of communicable

diseases. Follows established procedures and reporting of communicable diseases. Maintains and

analyzes data on instances of illness to determine trends and possible CYP staff and family training

needs. Notifies parents of outbreak of a communicable disease and provides advice on awareness of

signs and symptoms of disease. Using directive health guidelines and established national standards,

makes decisions on exclusion and readmission of participants who have or have had communicable

illnesses.

- Provides medical support for the CYP special needs Inclusion Action Team (IAT) for the program.

Serves as primary liaison on health support services between CYP and the installation medical

authority, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), community and environmental health

representatives, school representatives, and healthcare providers to clarify roles and responsibilities

when coordinating health/special needs support services. Serves as a resource/consultant to the

Parent Advisory Board/Parent Information Board.

- Communicates essential information to CYP professionals, including FCC providers, regarding

health concerns of CYP participants. Assists/consults with dietary and food service staff (CYP and

vendors) and FCC providers in coordinating infant feeding plans and food allergies for children with

special dietary needs.

Coordinates the administration of first aid for minor injuries. Administers, along with other trained

staff and providers, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of an emergency and directs

other staff/providers in assistance. Oversees proper organization, maintenance, and sanitation of

health and first aid supplies and equipment.

- Reports suspected cases of neglect or abuse to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as

prescribed by CYP and local policy. Consults and supports on process to support incidents of

Problematic Sexual Behavior that occurs between children and youth on the installation.

- Adheres to safety regulations and standards.

Trains CYP professionals and FCC providers on health care duties to include administration of

medication to participants.

- Conducts training to staff and providers on the 5 rights of medication administration

- Monitors the program implementation pertaining to health and well-being of children and youth in

accordance with (IAW) Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DON), Commander,

Navy Installations Command (CNIC), and local policies and standards as they relate to assigned

functions.

- Conducts individual and group instruction, classes, and demonstrations on application of proper

health practices, and maintenance of healthy indoor and outdoor CYP environments annually and as

needed.

- Provides parental support services, educational classes, and demonstrations on topics such as

immunizations, communicable diseases, allergies, etc. as needed.

- Coordinates with CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist for appropriate training and retraining in

health related topics to include American Red Cross CPR or American Heart Association Basic Life

Support with emphasis on children and infants; American Red Cross first aid program; child abuse

and neglect awareness; concepts and guidelines of CYP health programs, reporting procedures,

emergency recognition and contact procedures for Emergency Medical Services and/or parent

notification as appropriate to the situation.

In addition:

Health programs and policies

Recordkeeping

• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children.

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