Child Care Nurse Consultant

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing OR an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field such as public health, health education, social work, or behavioral health

• A valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state

We Also Value

• Nursing experience in a public health, community health, or pediatric setting

• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish

Job Contributions

• Completes a Health and Safety Assessment, bi-annually, with all assigned childcare centers and home providers. The Health and Safety Assessment consists of a health and safety checklist, a health and safety assessment tool to synthesize all relevant health and safety data for the center, and the development of a health and safety action plan.

• Develops health and safety goals and action steps in collaboration with childcare providers to best support the individualized health and safety needs within the childcare program.

• Collaborates with other technical assistance professionals, such as the Quality First Coach, to support the childcare program.

• Consults with childcare providers and makes recommendations to correct health and safety deficiencies or accreditation criteria following best practice standards.

• Interprets state regulations and child care standards to promote best practices.

• Assists in developing and implementing health and safety policies for child care centers.

• Facilitates the development of care plans for children with special health care needs.

• Provides training in multiple areas of health and safety for childcare staff.

• Guides child care staff in the prevention of communicable diseases through outbreak recognition, control, and reporting.

• Documents activities and services utilizing the electronic documentation system designated by First Things First (FTF).

• Uses designated Excel form to track consultation hours provided to each childcare center in accordance with the CCHC SOP.

• Provides monthly service report to supervisor

• Provides community health resources for children, families, and childcare providers (i.e., health screenings, mental health resources, health insurance, medical homes, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Must keep a flexible work schedule that accommodates the needs of our childcare providers and families, including occasional weekends and evenings

• Requires traveling to and from job-related locations throughout Maricopa County during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of a private vehicle used on County business

• Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire

• Must be able to participate in emergency response training and respond as directed in a public health emergency, to include administration of immunizations, if need arises

• Must complete a Child Care Health Consultant training program within one year of hire

• Must obtain a valid Class I or Class II fingerprint clearance card according to A.R.S. 41-1758.03 and complete a Criminal History Affidavit Class I and Class II, including the information required by A.R.S. 36-883.02

• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Required immunizations include M.M.R. (mumps, measles, and rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual influenza. Some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and a Tuberculosis test