Registered Nurse

The full-time (40 hours/week) Registered Nurse provides assessment, education, and support to children and their families enrolled in the DDI Vantage Early Intervention Program.

Responsibilities: Conducts physicals, developmental evaluations, and initial/annual health assessments to assist in determining program eligibility on all referrals.Provides hearing and vision screening per Baby Watch Early Intervention program guidelines and completes required reports.Reads medical records and highlights relevant information for service providers in a timely manner.Possesses understanding and knowledge of a childs overall development and seeks consultation from other disciplines when appropriate.Collaborates with related disciplines to ensure appropriate service delivery for each child.Assists in identifying social service needs for families, when appropriate, and refers them to the program coordinator for help in accessing community resources.Assists parents and caregivers in their role as a child advocate when appropriate.Monitors and ensures the proper maintenance of medical equipment.Monitors, requisitions, and stocks medical supplies.Attends all mandatory CSPD training for early intervention credentialing under Part C rules.Assists in child-find activities.Participates in staff in-service training, serves on committees, attends workshops and conferences as requested or approved, and may provide in-service training to staff.Attends team meetings as necessary and all mandatory DDI Vantage meetings.Demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of the job.Safeguards the confidentiality of all clients, at all times.Completes written documentation in a timely manner to ensure program compliance.Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave; 18-Paid Holidays; Participation in the Utah Retirement Systems.