This position is located on the Island of Oahu Child and Youth Services. This position is entitled to 8.64% COLA (Island of Oahu). COLA is subject to change without notice. **IMPORTANT**Documentation showing active, current registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States must be submitted with your application to be found eligible.
Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Must have active, current registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to the above, applicants must have at least one of the following: 1. One year of specialized experience equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level 2. Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree in the field of nursing. Applicants that meet the above requirements and possess at least one of the following will be considered highly preferred and may be sent first for consideration. This experience MUST be clearly reflected on your resume. Experience in pediatric nursing and/or working with children/youth with special needs.
Serves as a Child and Youth Services Nurse with responsibility for all health support services in CYS programs.
Coordinates and/or provides specialized training to and oversight of staff responsible for providing services to children/youth who have more complex health care needs.
Assists in training of staff, providers, volunteers and/or parents on health related topics.
Conducts routine health/sanitation inspections of CYS Services programs using Army standardized checklists. Assists/supports facilities/homes in maintaining appropriate standards for condition, health, and sanitation.
Serves as the primary liaison between CYS Services and the installation Community Health Nurse. Communicates with trainers, Special Needs Director, Environmental Health, schools, and physicians to clarify roles in health support/services.