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Early Head Start Licensed Practical Nurse
ORGANIZATION: Children's Home Society - Buckner Division
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2 people are interested
Early Head Start, a home based program, with Children’s Home Society-Buckner Division is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses who would like to volunteer and support our efforts to help children and families in our local community. This position would help ensure our clients are receiving the proper health services to live happy and healthy lives. Duties would include coordinating health screenings, assisting in identification of high-risk children and health care needs, providing recommendations for our children and families to receive proper health care, assisting with prevention of diseases, monitoring and implementation of immunizations, ensuring physical exam requirements are met, and helping with any overall health concerns our children and families may face.
Volunteers will work with pregnant mothers to ensure they have obtained a physician and are receiving proper health care throughout their pregnancy. Volunteers will also visit with families who have just given birth. This postpartum screening includes education on nutrition, safe sleep, birth control, and postpartum depression.
Required Qualifications:
- Volunteers must hold a current license issued by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation for Licensed Practical Nurse.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License.
- Ability to work with infants, toddlers, and families.
- Minimum of 4 hours per week.
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About Children's Home Society - Buckner Division
Location:
3027 San Diego Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32207, US
Mission Statement
Embracing Children. Inspiring Lives.
Description
Children's Home Society of Florida, Buckner Division works with more than 2,500 children and families every day. Our services cover a wide-range of child welfare activities and we have many opportunities for volunteers to help the children and families we serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3027 San Diego RoadJacksonville, FL 32207
DATE POSTED
January 23, 2015
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Nutrition
- Nursing
- Children Medical Services
- First Aid / CPR
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training