Public Health Nurse - Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)

Company: Calhoun County
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Program Supervisor, provides nursing services to individuals and families.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Primary Duties

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  Provide a nursing assessment on individuals who present for services, possibly including a health history, physical assessment, and a psychosocial assessment.
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  Administer medications per medical standing orders.
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  Provide information and referrals as necessary.
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  Document services performed; maintain required program records.
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  Monitor inventory of medications per Michigan Pharmacy Law and place order as is necessary.
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  Ensure compliance with Accreditation standards.
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  Provide input for new or revised policies and procedures.
  
  Other Duties & Responsibilities
  
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    Participate in team and general staff meetings.
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    Participate in public health quality programs (e.g., Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control).
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    Participation in emergency exercises and training required.
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    Assess own needs for professional growth and participates in education that increases knowledge and skills in area of responsibilities; maintains required Nursing CEUs.
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    Adhere to established policies and procedures and maintain client confidentiality.
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    Perform other duties as assigned.
    
    Job Qualifications
    
    • Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Michigan, BSN required.
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      One to three years of experience in nursing is required, with an emphasis in public health preferred.
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      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide courteous and accurate information often under stressful situations for families.
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      Good computer skills to communicate regularly via e-mail and to collect data on electronic forms or formatted spreadsheets.
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      Mental ability to frequently handle simultaneous projects requiring concentration and attention to detail with frequent distractions due to people and/or telephone calls.
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      Occasionally required to climb and/or kneel and periodically required to stoop or bend to accommodate different working positions.
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      Frequently required to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, perform repetitive movement, and/or work in confined areas.
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      A valid Michigan driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and a personal vehicle including proof of vehicle insurance are required.
      Supplemental Information
      
      • Performs home visitation in accordance with the required evidence-based NFP model.
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        Develops therapeutic relationships with women and their families in a home visitation community environment.
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        Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.
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        Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
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        Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and their families.
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        Actively engages in professional development and skill building to meet all NFP nurse home visitor competency requirements.
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        Utilizes the computer for long-distance learning.
        The Calhoun County benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value, and comprises a major part of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefits plans are important to employees and their families.

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