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
Participates in continuing education and staff development through seminars, conferences, or workshops at personal or departmental expense as deemed appropriate be the Supervisor.Qualifications
Education, Training, and ExperienceCertification of graduation from a school or nursing program approved by Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, AND
Requires a valid Illinois RN licenseKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge and use of modern office practices and procedures including basic computer skills.
Knowledge and capable of dealing with persons of diverse socio-economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.Knowledge and use of appropriate telephone etiquette.Ability to carry out detailed but basic oral and written instructions.Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.Perform basic arithmetic calculations.Self-motivated, acts independently, and initiates programmatic ideas.Certifications and other RequirementsRequired : Criminal background check; employer physical assessment; valid drivers' license and automobile liability insurance, and CPR Certification.
Recommended : First Aid and Hepatitis B VaccineMaintain home or message telephone.Physical RequirementsStrength : Lift / carry up to 25 pounds on occasion and up to 10 pounds frequently.
Movement :Routine : Sit, walk or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Use near visual acuity to review both written documents and text on computer monitor.Hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone.Operate a telephone, keyboard and mouse.Drive an automobile.Occasion : Lift horizontally and vertically, bend and stoop, push, pull, and twist.Bloodborne Pathogen : Occasional Occupational Exposure.Location
Massac Co. Public Health Department in Metropolis, IllinoisSalary Range
Starting off between $25.10 to $28.22 an hourSouthern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled"