Registered Nurse (BBO-C)

Registered Nurse / Nurse Navigator (formerly Family Health Advocate)

Essential Functions

• Provides services to eligible pregnant and post-partum women, and infants aged 0 through 6 months of age and their parent, foster-parent or guardian which includes : Assessment of health / support needs, planning, education, referral, advocacy, and follow up activities.
• Completes an initial assessment of needs to determine BBO-C eligibility within required time frame.
• Performs screening on all women for prenatal and post-partum mood disorders and refers to services as appropriate.
• Provides face to face contacts on clients, as well as other contacts needed, based on family needs and preferences.
• Provides appropriate referrals for services and follow-up to insure services are accessed / received.
• Performs keyboard data entry of client data and medical care coordination into online data base program as per policies and procedures.
• Performs developmental screenings (ASQ's) as recommended for infants and refers to services as appropriate.
• Maintains client files at designated sites including filing duties.
• Participates in appropriate staff and agency meetings with supervisor's approval to plan for services and to assure the coordination with community agencies.
• Complies with all standard operating procedures of Southern Seven Health Department regarding employee health and safety, including but not limited to OSHA regulations, CLIA, EPA regulations regarding waste disposal, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and adheres to Exposure Control Plan.
• Assists with other clinical staff as clinic needs warrant.
• Complies and is familiar with the requirements of the policies and procedures adopted by Southern Seven Health Department as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Training Component

Qualifications

Certification of graduation from a school or nursing program approved by Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, AND

Knowledge and use of modern office practices and procedures including basic computer skills.

Required : Criminal background check; employer physical assessment; valid drivers' license and automobile liability insurance, and CPR Certification.

Strength : Lift / carry up to 25 pounds on occasion and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Routine : Sit, walk or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Location

Salary Range

Southern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled"