LPN/Educator - Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

• Under general supervision, plans, directs and completes medical assessments in an child care setting
• Responsible for training and managing of Sniffles & Snuggles personnel
• Ensures compliance with all internal/external agencies policies and procedures, including reviewing and approving IEP’s for children
• Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with center personnel as well Corporate personnel; participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading policies and procedures for Sniffles & Snuggles program 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies problems and guides personnel to the appropriate solution
• Maintains acceptable standards of mildly ill children care
• Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction for personnel
• Administers medications skillfully and correctly
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting
• Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand
• Participates in planning changes and improvements
• Participates in Center Safety program
• Is resourceful and calm in emergencies
• Keeps Center Director informed of children’s needs
• Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures for Sniffles & Snuggles
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality
• Displays concern for any child’s needs
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences
• Cooperates and maintains a good rapport with center and corporate personnel as well as any visitors
• Is considered a member of management of the Center and is responsible for those responsibilities on an as-needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily and meet the Education/Experience, Personal Skills/Characteristics, Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability, Physical Conditions, Work Environment and Environmental Conditions listed below.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current state license
• Two years of nursing experience

PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• High energy level
• Superior interpersonal abilities
• Ability to lead others with diverse personalities, tactful, flexible and professional
• Resourceful and well organized
• Strong commitment for doing it right for young children
• Leadership qualities that evidence presence, confidence, and flexibility as a decision maker
• Service oriented yet assertive/persuasive for doing it right

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret general business information
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from internal and external personnel

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts including percentages
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts in the daily operations of a center

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or spreadsheet form

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision
• Ability to lift 60 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to work overtime and odd schedules

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

This person must be a licensed LPN and have experience working with children. This will involve some classroom work as well.