Job description
Duties
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 700 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
The Nurse position is located in the House of Representatives Child Care Center (HRCCC). The HRCCC has been providing full-day, year-round, quality childcare for children of the Members of Congress, staff, and House support personnel since 1987. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the HRCCC is a developmentally based childcare program where staff work as partners with parents in the development of the whole child, including their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Our mission is to provide exceptional quality care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a safe, nurturing, and diverse environment to support the children and families of the House Community. This position serves as the Nurse and is considered a part of the Center Leadership Team and provides coaching services to staff.
Major Duties:
Provides onsite assessment of sick or injured children and staff. Provides care, first aid, and/or emergency care as needed. Identifies health problems and makes referrals for diagnosis and treatment. Communicates information to families and other relevant parties, including primary care providers and emergency responders. Contacts families about symptoms requiring exclusion and provides guidelines for return.
Tracks contagious illness occurrences throughout the House Child Care Center over time; sends notification of contagious illness.
Maintains and tracks children’s medical, dental, screening, and immunization records. Maintains accurate records and logs in a timely and organized fashion and meets all relevant deadlines; maintains data confidentiality.
Maintains basic pharmacological knowledge and oversees the administration of medication.
Supervises special health care and food/nutrition plans and any accommodations necessary to serve children with special needs. Arranges care plan meetings with families and classroom teachers and supports classroom teachers with implementation of plans. Works with teachers to ensure all health needs are met within and away from the Center.
Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House, Committee, CAO, and House Child Care Canter rules, practices, policies, and procedures.
Develops, implements, and/or enforces laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies related to health and safety. Provides feedback on policies and procedures as needed.
Is an active leader in the House Child Care Center and the CAO; brings to Directors’ attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff, children, and/or families. Shows initiative towards the improvement of provided services by sharing ideas and participating in meetings.
Assists in planning, developing, scheduling, and providing staff in-service training and evaluation of child care staff utilizing in-house and/or external resources. Assesses knowledge of health, development, and safety in children and families; provides curriculum and training support as indicated.
Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- USAJobs Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and/or National Certified School Nurse credential preferred).
Current registration as a registered nurse.
Possession and maintenance of a BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers, including Infant/Child/Adult.
Experience working with sick or injured children; experience in pediatric nursing, community or school health, public health, emergency care, and triage preferred.
Knowledge of basic infant and child health and development.
Knowledge of health and safety standards for center-based child care settings.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This position is located in a school setting that is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Typical workplace safety precautions apply. The work involves light physical activity and may include moderate physical activity, such as moving furniture and equipment, lifting and moving children, pushing cribs/carts/strollers, and participating in planned physical exercises with children (e.g., jumping, dancing, running). The incumbent must be able to meet minimum physical requirements and work environment demands.
Participate in training to obtain/maintain awareness of and ensure adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and processes to include but not limited to allergies, other dietary restrictions, health conditions, and emergency response protocols.
Ability to successfully complete a physical exam, HRCCC immunization requirements, and tuberculosis test prior to employment and annually thereafter (current documentation may not be older than 12 months).
Security Requirements:
Must successfully complete a criminal history records check.
Employee may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the CAO Drug Free Workplace Plan.
Must successfully complete a Public Trust investigation with a Child Registry check.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume submission required.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1898?c=house
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-225-2926
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
Resume submission required.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Open to the public
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