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Nurse
Location:
Kennewick, WA
Description:
The Position Our nurses make a profound difference in the lives of low-income, first-time parents and their children. A personal nurse in Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) forms trusting relationships with young, at-risk mothers to help ease them through the emotional, social, and physical challenges of becoming parents . This program allows nurses to deliver the support first-time moms need to have a healthy pregnancy, become knowledgeable and responsible parents, and provide their babies with the best possible start in life. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish. LEARN MORE: Day in the Life of a nurse home visitor Nurse-Family Partnership Nurses: Changing Lives, Every Day BFHD is a qualifying Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program Agency ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide home visits to women and their families eligible for the Nurse Family Program (NFP). Adhere to NFP Model Elements and Visit-to-Visit guidelines. Assist in the design of surveys, questionnaires and data collection methods. Follow nursing process in implementing NFP into nursing practice. Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families. Actively engage in professional development to meet all NFP Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements. Assist in creating a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork and cooperation. Once trained, you will work with your clients to accomplish three goals: Improve pregnancy outcomes. Improve child health and development. Improve the economic self-sufficiency of the family KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with co-workers and the public; exercise professional judgment in the application of professional nursing principles and core functions of public health nursing; advise clients and family on care and treatment of diseases and disorders; conduct home nursing practices using independent judgment, write clear reports and maintain accurate client records; interpret written nursing program guidelines and regulations. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills; as well as computer and word processing skills. Ability to integrate current technologies into nursing practice in the form of electronic charting and communication systems. Must have experience in maternal and child heath, behavioral health nursing, pediatrics, or other fields. The Requirements & Selection Process MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in nursing from a school with NLN accreditation which includes a Community/Public Health component and a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington. Additional Requirements: Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular basis, a valid Washington State driver's license, the use of the incumbent's personal motor vehicle when a District fleet vehicle is not available for use, and proof of appropriate auto insurance. Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Information, i n accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, BFHD employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their final dose in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with BFHD. Please contact Human Resources at XXXX@bfhd.wa.gov if you have questions Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Benton Franklin Health District
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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Nurse is a Nurse & Healthcare Nurse Job at Benton Franklin Health District located in Kennewick WA. Find other listings like Nurse by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Nurse Jobs.