Cowlitz County Nurse-Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor (0.6)

Cowlitz County Nurse-Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor (0.6)

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locations : Center for Community Health

time type : Part time

posted on : Posted 25 Days Ago

job requisition id : R003212

Job Summary

Clark County Public Health administers Nurse-Family Partnership programming and services in Clark and Cowlitz Counties. The service region for this 0.

6 FTE posting is for Cowlitz County. The Nurse-Family Partnership nurse home visitor (NHV) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to pregnant individuals and their families who are categorically eligible for the Nurse-Family Partnership Program.

The NHV is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical and public health nursing practice and adherence to the Nurse-Family Partnership model, policies, procedures, Visit-to-Visit Guidelines, and standards of Nurse-Family Partnership and of Clark County Public Health.

This position receives specific direction and assignments from, and reports to, the Nurse Family Partnership Nurse Supervisor assigned to Cowlitz County.

The Public Health Nurse II classification emphasizes health promotion and prevention. Job tasks and activities may be focused on the individual-, community-, or the systems-level, depending on how the issue may best be addressed to improve health outcomes.

Organizational responsibilities include understanding and promoting Clark County Public Health’s mission; providing courteous, respectful, efficient customer service to all department clients;

honoring diversity of all department employees and constituents; participating in department training; and striving for personal excellence in public health work.

Job Functions

Nurse-Family Partnership Model Basics :

• Provides home visits to pregnant individuals and their families eligible for the Nurse-Family Partnership Program.
• Adheres to nursing process and the Nurse-Family Partnership model of home visitation.

Administrative :

• Supports Clark County Public Health and Nurse-Family Partnership standards, policies, procedures, Visit-to-Visit Guidelines.
• Participates in community coalitions in support of families as requested.
• Promotes public awareness of Nurse-Family Partnership and public health practice.
• Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
• Participates in weekly, one-hour reflective supervision with NFP supervisor.

Clinical :

• Completes all required Nurse-Family Partnership Education.
• Attends and participates in dyadic assessment training.
• Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with pregnant individuals and their families in a home visiting environment.
• Performs home visiting in accordance with the Nurse-Family Partnership model and Visit-to-Visit Guidelines.
• Follows nursing process in implementing NFP model elements as part of nursing practice.
• Using specific program guidelines and tools, develop a working relationship with clients and their families, assess individual and family needs and promote goal setting and problem solving in six domains :
• Personal Health
• Environmental Health
• Life Course Development
• Parenting Role
• Family and Friends
• Health and Human Services
• Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting birthing and parenting individuals and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
• Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to birthing persons and families.
• Evaluates client progress toward stated goals and Nurse-Family Partnership outcomes.
• Plans home visits in accordance with client goals and Nurse-Family Partnership outcomes.
• Actively engages in professional development to meet all Nurse-Family Partnership nurse home visitor competency requirements including nurse licensure education requirements for Oregon and Washington.
• Utilizes reflective practice.
• Schedules joint home visits with Nurse-Family Partnership nurse supervisor every four months.
• Attends and participates in case conferences.
• Attends and participates in team meetings.
• Participates in the review and analysis of NHV and team reports in alignment with NFP model elements and community need.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Documents appropriately.
• Ensures clients receive services in their preferred language, assuring accurate and complete communication between client and Public Health staff through use of interpreters and translated program materials as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• BSN required.
• Current Washington state RN license in good standing required.
• Oregon state RN license required within four months of hire.
• Current CPR required.
• Two years recent experience in maternal-child health, public health, home visiting, or mental / behavioral nursing preferred.
• Home visiting experience preferred.
• Bilingual language proficiency preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills Microsoft Teams, Zoom, EMR charting experience, Excel, calendaring, Outlook.
• Valid WA or Oregon driver’s license and insured automobile required.
• Ability to travel by air to Denver, CO for face-to-face NFP education sessions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Carry 30 pounds of paper, equipment, materials, etc.
• Drive a car, fly as a passenger in a plane, or other misc. travel as required.
• Bend, lift, walk, and use equipment in the performance of duties.
• May be exposed to clients or members of the public, including individuals or small groups with potential for violent or aggressive behavior.

Selection Process

Resumes and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass / Fail) : An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application;

incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass / Fail) : This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.

Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview : The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.

Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references : will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

Salary Grade

Local 335.11A

Salary Range

$36.00 - $51.56 per hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Irene Catherine Chrest

Email : [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services.

Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at this link.

Employee Benefits and Additional Compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.

More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at this link.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF). Employee contributions begin the first day of work.

Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' website here.

If you are in need of ADA / Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.

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