community health nurse

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

The Community Health Nurse is responsible for providing health support services and address special needs issues in all programs, facilities, and activities. Conducts assessments, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the overall health program for children ages infant to 18 years of age including those with special needs. Duties are performed in facilities to include: Child Development Centers (CDC), Family Child Care (FCC) homes, Youth Centers (YC) and School Age Care (SAC) programs.

Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the overall health program. Administers medications and basic care items to participants according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives. Observes, identifies, and monitors acute chronic health problems using interviews, records, and informal assessments. Makes informal referrals to medical staff and/or counsels parents to provide self-help measures as appropriate.

Identifies and implements prevention methods to control outbreaks of communicable diseases. Follows established procedures and reporting of communicable diseases. Maintains and analyzes data on instances of illness to determine trends and possible training needs. Notifies parents of outbreak of a communicable disease and provides advise on awareness of signs and symptoms of disease. Using directive health guidelines and established national standards, makes decisions on exclusion and readmission of participants who have or have had communicable illnesses.

Attends to the inclusion process and is a member of the Inclusion Action Team (IAT). Serves as primary liaison on health support services between CYP and the installation medical authority, Exceptional Family Member Program, community and environmental health representatives, school representatives, and healthcare providers to clarify roles and responsibilities when coordinating health/special needs support services. Serves as a resource/consultant to the Parent Advisory Board. Communicates essential information with CYP professionals and FCC providers regarding health concerns of participants. Assists dietary staff and FCC providers in coordinating infant feeding plans and special diets for children with special dietary needs.

Coordinates, with CYP professionals and FCC providers, the administration of medications and basic care items, to participants, according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives. Observes and educates others to observe possible side effects and side-effects. Liaisons with medical authorities on medications and administration for CYP. Coordinates the administration of first aid for minor injuries. Administers, along with other trained staff and providers, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of an emergency and directs other staff/providers in assistance. Oversees proper organization, maintenance, and sanitation of health and first aid supplies and equipment.

Trains professionals and FCC providers on health care duties to include administration of medication to participants. Monitors the performance of staff/providers pertaining to health and well-being of children and youth in accordance with (IAW) Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DON), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and local policies and standards as they relate to assigned functions. Conducts individual and group conferences, classes, and demonstrations on application of proper health practices, proper care of children, and maintenance of a healthy environment. Provides parental support services, educational classes, and demonstrations on topics such as immunizations, communicable diseases, allergies, etc.

Provides and/or arranges for appropriate training and retraining in health related topics to include: American Red Cross CPR with emphasis on children and infants; American Red Cross first aid program; child abuse and neglect awareness; concepts and guidelines of CYP health programs. Monitors safety, health and nutritional programs, and applicable DoD/ DON/ USMC regulations applicable to CYTP activities. Collaborates with CYP staff and other installation proponents, to maintain appropriate standards for health and sanitation in CYP facilities and FCC homes. Assists with responding to and correcting deficiencies identified in monthly/annual health and sanitation inspections.