Center Health Nurse

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you'll be directly supporting children and their education every day and experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. But you'll never be alone. You'll do it all with a village of dedicated and passionate humans who care as much about helping kids reach their highest potential as you do. The best part? Seeing the positive impact you're making on the lives of young learners and their families-and knowing that your work matters.

If you're passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in the world of early childhood education, the Center Health Nurse role might be for you! With KinderCare's world-class curriculum, center accreditation process. and dedicated teaching staff, our center teams are changing the world one achievement at a time. Center Health Nurses educate parents, teachers, and community leaders on safe center practices, contributing to the incredible value of early childhood education and making that value come to life for the children in their center.

As a Center Health Nurse you will:

• Help ensure staff readiness daily, weekly and monthly health and safety inspections

• Work in partnership with KinderCare's Health and Safety department to provide consultation to answer questions on health and safety issues (in alignment with public health guidance and healthcare standards) common in child care, such as:

o Prevention of infectious disease (social distancing, group size, cloth face coverings, sanitizing/disinfecting, health checks, staff health, etc.), reading cleaning labels, handwashing, injury prevention, nutrition, behavioral problems

o Caring for children with chronic health conditions and other special needs

o Child growth and development

o Child abuse and violence prevention

o Oral health

o Access to special services and resources

• Fulfill the role of Center Health & Safety Coordinator

• Ensure center maintains compliance at all times with applicable licensing regulations regarding the storage and administration of child medications and treatments

• Administer authorized child medications

• Respond to regular health issues common in a child care setting

• Ensure center maintains compliance with group care health standards

• Communicate as appropriate with families regarding exclusions due to illness, and monitor/maintain guidelines for exclusion duration and return-to-care authorization

• Help assimilate new team members with health and safety training

• Create a culture of safety - ensuring all employees are aware of their responsibilities for safe and healthy practices.

• Provide ways for employees to bring suggestions or concerns forward (i.e. Employee Safety Suggestion Form)

• Be the liaison between Inclusion Services and center staff for any child with special needs

• Ensure immunization records are maintained

• Preform the tasks on the Safety Calendar provided in the seasonal guides to focus on health and safety in the center.

• Update and maintain the centers OSHA Binder

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in a health-related field is preferred. College Health Nursing Certification is required. Must be actively licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Alabama.

• Ability to remain agile and function in an environment with constant change

• Strong understanding of child development and learning methodology

• Operations experience in early childhood education is a plus

• Training & Development experience preferred

• Less than 25% travel required

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)

• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.

• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

• ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

Kindercare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local. state, or federal law.