Company Name
Chelan Douglas Health District
Job Title
Public Health Nurse II – Nurse Family Partnership
Job Description
Summary Description: The primary responsibility of the Public Health Nurse II (PHN II) is to provide professional nursing care to various targeted populations using assessment, referral and instruction skills. Involves extensive interaction with socio-economic and culturally diverse populations of clients, community-based agencies, medical personnel, and district staff. The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) nurse home visitor is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program. The nurse home visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, NFP Visit-to-Visit Guidelines and standards of NFP and of the lead agency. The nurse home visitor reports to the NFP Nurse Supervisor.
To maintain the highest quality of services, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Carries out a specifically assigned public health nursing program; provides professional nursing care to women and their children enrolled in the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) program while adhering to the nursing process and NFP model of home visitation.
- Performs home visiting in accordance with the NFP model and NFP Visit-to-Visit Guidelines.
- Participates as a member of local interagency committees, plans meetings with relevant local service and civic groups and participates in the development of new community resources related to areas of assignment.
- Works with the NFP team on continual improvements to program development, implementation and evaluation.
- Consults with supervisor about NFP client and community needs, variances from prescribed program and other non-routine problems as they arise.
- Participates in training new staff members or students.
- Provides home visits to woman and their families eligible for the NFP program.
- Carries a caseload of up to 25 clients.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of professional nursing principles and concept and skills of public health nursing, resources, and social and economic forces within the community.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to use nursing judgment and knowledge.
- Ability to work with clients in a supportive manner while establishing clear boundaries.
- Is knowledgeable of company policies and quality procedures; participate in the ongoing creation and updating of SOPs.
- Is aware of and actively supports the achievement of departmental goals; implement new company initiatives as assigned.
- Able to work effectively both individually and in a team with minimal supervision; able to make decisions using own initiative based on company policy and regulating entities; give regular updates to direct supervisor regarding progress and non-routine occurrences that may disrupt work schedule.
- Ensure knowledge of the appropriate safety, security and environmental revisions. Handle relevant equipment with care, being concerned with safety and security. Immediately report safety concerns to Supervisor/Lead.
- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, regulated environment amongst multiple interruptions and competing demands while ensuring strong attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively and efficiently make decisions.
- Strong communication skills with external and internal personnel.
- Continue own education by staying informed of industry trends and learning new skills.
- Ensure that all working hours, including overtime, have been approved and recorded accurately.
Required Qualifications (Minimum):
- A current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
- Current CPR Certificate.
- Minimum of two (2) years of public health or community-based nursing experience.
Basic computer knowledge in Word, Excel and Outlook. Able to maintain written and computer records in accordance with regulatory agencies. Experience using online client record system, paper charts and Video conferencing.
Desired Qualification
- BS in Nursing from an accredited university which includes a community health component, preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Status
Full-time
Location
East Wenatchee, WA.
Application URL
https://www.cdhd.wa.gov/careers
Contact Name
Susan Jacques
Contact Email Address
susan.jacques@cdhd.wa.gov
Contact Phone Number
(509) 886-6400
Listing Expiration Date
12/31/2025