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Job Summary
Clark County Public Health administers Nurse-Family Partnership programming and services in Clark and Cowlitz Counties. The service region for this 1.0 FTE posting is for Clark 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, 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 Clark 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.
This position is an onsite position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• Current Washington state Registered Nurse (RN)* license in good standing, CPR certification, and a valid Washington or Oregon driver's license and insured automobile required.
• BSN**, home visiting experience and two years recent experience in maternal-child health, public health, or mental/behavioral nursing preferred.
*Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) prepared RN applicants will be hired using the Public Health Nurse I (PHN I classification)
**Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepared RN applicants will be hired using the Public Health Nurse II (PHN II classification)
Preferred Qualifications:
• BSN** and home visiting experience.
• Two years recent experience in maternal-child health, public health, or mental/behavioral nursing.
• Bilingual or multilingual and biliterate. Candidates fluent in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Chuukese, Marshallese, Vietnamese, or other languages spoken by families in our service area are strongly encouraged to apply. Ability to conduct home visits, complete assessments, and document in a client's preferred language is highly valued.
• Experience providing direct services to communities that experience health inequities, including multilingual, immigrant and refugee, rural, or low-income families.
• Lived, community, or professional experience with the populations served by this program, including experience navigating health care, housing, immigration, or public benefit systems.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every preferred qualification. We're interested in the full range of experience you bring.
Knowledge of:
Core functions, competencies, and essential services of public health
Life-course theory as it relates to the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and application of trauma-informed care principles.
Washington State Nurse Practice Act.
Interviewing and counseling techniques including motivational interviewing.
Local services and referral processes.
The impact of systemic and institutional racism and discrimination (including discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sex, mental or physical ability, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, veteran status, and marital status) on socioeconomic status, access to care, housing status, behavior, attitudes, values related to health, and family life course .
The role and importance of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of public health services.
Cultural humility practices; awareness and importance of honoring cultural differences.
Basic computer skills - Microsoft Teams, Zoom, EMR charting experience, Excel, calendaring, Outlook.
Ability to:
Recognize professional and personal areas for growth and the ability to self-reflect.
Examine personal beliefs and values, knowledge of cultural differences when building relationships with clients, peers, and the community.
Express ideas effectively both orally and in writing and maintain accurate client records.
Effectively use a computer, Microsoft Office software, email, internet, and cell phone to accomplish job functions.
Coordinate services with multiple providers and service organizations.
Accept feedback and make changes as appropriate.
Develop a shared plan of care and build self-efficacy of individuals and families.
Organize and prioritize multiple program functions.
Use independent nurse judgment.
Apply excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work courteously and tactfully with challenging or upset clients and work collaboratively and cooperatively with co-workers and the public.
Seek consultation or collaboration when appropriate.
Practice within the scope of nursing licensure.
Maintain valid Washington registered professional nurse license.
Obtain a valid Washington or Oregon driver's license and show proof of auto insurance.
Provide documentation of immune status to vaccine preventable diseases, and/or participate in the employee immunity program (which involves using accrued vacation leave during outbreak response if not fully immunized).
Understand, recognize, and address systems of oppression and behaviors that perpetuate unconscious or conscious discrimination, bias, privilege, power, stereotypes, and stigma that affect a family's access to services and the quality of care they receive.
Build trust with families whose prior experiences with health care or public systems have included barriers, dismissal, or harm.
Preferred:
Provide home visiting services directly in a language other than English, or partner effectively with interpreters to maintain the therapeutic relationship. Language skills may be considered in compensation.
Other Requirements:
Must protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal law.
Must adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines, including but not limited to timely completion of mandatory trainings.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Selection Process:
Resume 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.
It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
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.
Carries a case load of 21-25 clients per 1.0 FTE.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Adheres to Clark County Public Health and Nurse-Family Partnership standards, policies, and procedures.
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.
Attends and participates in weekly team meetings, held both virtually and in-person.
CLINICAL:
Completes all required Nurse-Family Partnership education.
Attends and participates in dyadic assessment and parenting curriculum 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.
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 addresses clients' health maintenance practices, nutrition and exercise, substance use involving cigarettes, alcohol or illicit drugs, and mental health functioning.
• Environmental Health addresses adequacy of home, work, school, and neighborhood settings for pregnant individuals, birth and support parents, and infant health.
• Life Course Development focuses on clients' goals related to childbirth planning, completion of their education, and finding employment.
• Parenting Role assesses clients' acceptance of the birthing role and their acquisition of the knowledge and skills needed to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.
• Family and Friends focuses on helping clients deal with relationship issues and enhance support for their own goals and management of childcare.
• Health and Human Services addresses linking families with community services for which current family resources are not adequate.
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 Washington.
Utilizes reflective practice.
Schedules joint home visits with Nurse-Family Partnership nurse supervisor every four months.
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. Delivers services directly in the client's language where able, or uses qualified interpreters and translated materials to ensure accurate, complete communication.
Performs related duties as assigned or required.
TEAM FUNCTIONS:
Understands, supports, and coaches others in the Nurse-Family Partnership vision, mission, and model.
Represents the Nurse-Family Partnership vision, mission, and model in actions as well as verbally to both internal and external customers and colleagues.
Assists in creating a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and cooperation.
Elicits and considers differing viewpoints when analyzing issues.
Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
COMMUNICATION:
Maintains clear, effective, open, and honest communication with both internal and external customers and colleagues.
Creates, maintains, and supports a safe environment for open discussion.
Maintains confidentiality.
Seeks and responds appropriately to feedback.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Accurately assesses own learning needs and develops strategies to meet them.
Motivated to utilize computer technology for distance learning.
Stays informed of current health care and nurse practice developments to provide safe, quality home visiting services.
Establishes and records progress toward annual goals.
Participates in training related to Electronic Medical Record systems and use of field-based technology, laptop computers and "smart" phones.
Must successfully complete basic emergency management/incident management courses and participate in public health emergency response trainings as requested.
Must be able to respond to public health emergencies or exercises, except while on scheduled vacation or other leave. In addition, leaves may be cancelled under public health emergencies. May be called upon to be on site at a public health event, outbreak, emergency, or intervention.
Salary Grade
Local 335.11B
Salary Range
$39.34 - $53.10- per hour
Close Date
Open Until FilledRecruiter
Irene Catherine Chrest
Email:
Irene.Chrest@clark.wa.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer