Background Investigation, Budget Management, Case Management, Child Development, Childcare, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Department of Health and Human Services, Disciplinary Action, Diversity, Documentation Review, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Infectious Diseases, Journalism, Leadership, Liability Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Operations, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Monitoring, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Typing, Willing to Travel
Purpose:
The Child Care Nurse Consultant (CCNC) Supervisor guides, mentors, and motivates a team of professionals to achieve high-performance standards and fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, while adhering to policies, procedures, and fidelity of the CCNC model and Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS).
Responsibilities:
- Provides clinical guidance to staff on child health, safety, and development issues.
- Ensures fidelity to evidence-based nursing practices and Iowa HHS standards.
- Reviews documentation for accuracy and compliance and provides timely feedback to staff as needed.
- Monitors quality indicators and leads continuous improvement efforts.
- Provides reflective supervision and regular performance evaluations. Coaches staff using evidence based frameworks (motivational interviewing, joint visits, etc.).
- Develops corrective action plans and administers disciplinary action when needed.
- Maintains staffing patterns and caseload balance.
- Ensures daily operations run smoothly and in compliance with policies and regulatory guidelines (Iowa HHS).
- Supports budget planning and grant development.
- Represents the CCNC program in community coalitions and statewide initiatives.
- Represents Everystep in program-specific meetings with Iowa HHS.
- Leads outreach strategies to expand CCNC visibility and impact.
- Provides consultation to childcare providers on health, safety, and developmental concerns.
- Supports families using a family centered approach.
- Works with Iowa HHS and participating community partners to ensure the completion of project goals.
- Maintains a caseload.
- Upholds professional nursing standards, ethical practices, confidentiality, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Leads team meetings, facilitates case conferences, and represents the team in community groups, coalitions, and agency activities.
- Participates in recruitment and hiring of nursing and support staff.
- Supports director and leadership with grant writing and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from accredited school of nursing required
- Current and valid Iowa RN license
- At least 2 years' experience providing CCNC services
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong critical thinking, independent judgment, and problem solving skills
- Ability to accept and work effectively with diverse populations across cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
- Strong relationship development and team-building skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Ability to physically carry out the various aspects of providing services in a client's home, school, or other environments
- Knowledge of professional nursing principles and practices
- Ability to plan, organize, and utilize teaching principles in working with families, clients, schools, and community organizations
- Strong keyboarding and computer skills with the ability to learn work-related software; knowledge of Microsoft Office, database use and management
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance with regulations and organization policies and procedures
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification
- Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse training certification (within 30 days of hire)
- Must have valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test and background check
Working Conditions:
- Physical requirements: Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Physical activities: Climbing, Kneeling, Reaching, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive motions, Crouching, Standing, Stooping, Walking, Lifting, Fingering (picking, pinching, typing, etc.), Grasping (applying pressure with fingers and palm), Visual acuity (field of vision for analyzing data, viewing computer, using measurement devices, operating machines, determining accuracy or neatness, and/or making general observations)
- Environment: Extreme temperatures, Hazards (chemicals, infectious diseases), Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases)
- Time: Ability to be flexible with a varying schedule and programmatic requirements
- Travel: Required between locations
These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.
About EveryStep
One of Iowa's oldest nonprofits, EveryStep has provided health care and community services since 1908. Our team of experts are driven by a single purpose - to care for people and connect them with support at every step of their journey. Each year, we help thousands of Iowans cope in times of crisis and move forward with stability, dignity, and hope.
The diversity and breadth of our programs ensure that we can meet a variety of needs at once and provide ongoing assistance over time. More than 30 programs and services:
- Deliver in-home care to people who are ill, injured, or facing the end of life
- Offer compassionate support to families experiencing grief and loss
- Assist new and expecting parents and support the healthy development of young children
- Help Iowans navigate complicated health care and social systems
- Walk alongside refugees and immigrants arriving in our community
- Bring wellness services to places where people are
Serving Iowa from 11 locations, nearly 400 employees and hundreds of volunteers are committed to EveryStep's mission: We empower individuals, support families, and strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program available to residents in every Iowa county. Every program is important and contributes to our mission.
EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.