Registered Nurse II, (A266104-1), 210, Nurse Family Partnership

This position is grant funded. Therefore, it is solely dependent of availability of grant funds.

Provides healthcare and educational services for City residents by supporting vaccine administration, prenatal care, and other healthcare programs. Conducts home or telehealth visits, maintains patient documentation, and leads clerks and other medical staff operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

• Provides home and telehealth visits to first time mothers
• Utilizes motivational interviewing, develops care plans, refers clients to additional services, and monitors effectiveness of care plan
• Assesses client/child health, provides client education, coordinates care with other providers, and addresses social determinants of health
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of home and telehealth visits
• Participates in nursing and City training activities, as required
• Reviews nursing literature and evidence-based practices on maternal and child health
• Attends community coalition meetings, participates in public health emergency response, and attends outreach events
• Integrates all public health, maternal and child health, nutrition and allied health services to ensure good prenatal, postpartum, newborn, infant and well childcare during the first 2 years of life
• Conducts nursing home health services for maternal child health services (assures prenatal care compliance and newborn, well childcare, growth and development)
• Links all appropriate health care services from primary care, well child, Immunizations, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), social services with the department and with other agencies for appropriate prenatal, postpartum, newborn well child, and positive child growth and development
• Assists medical team in tracking and follow-up care for both mother and child
• Assures newborn has all well child services and provides health education and support for the first 2 years of life (includes observation between mother and child)
• Conducts quality assurance for patient care in the home setting
• Complies with a City of Laredo policies and procedures for nursing, public health services and administrative procedures. Will assist if necessary, in maternal child health services
• Will travel for additional training
• Conducts oneself in a professional and responsible manner
• Must follow rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use
• Performs related work as required

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of prevention, wellness, and health promotion especially in maternal child health
• Knowledge of professional nursing techniques and basic sciences
• Knowledge of disease interviewing principles and techniques
• Knowledge of principles in public health nursing, disease control and prevention, goals and general methods of practice used by public health professionals
• Knowledge of techniques in public health promotion, teaching, and home visitations
• Knowledge of the basic principles of epidemiology and biostatistics
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of prevention, wellness, and health promotion especially in maternal child health
• Knowledge of professional nursing techniques
• Knowledge of disease interviewing principles and techniques
• Knowledge of principles in public health nursing, disease control and prevention, goals and general methods of practice used by public health professionals
• Knowledge of techniques in public health promotion, teaching, and home visitations
• Knowledge of the basic principles of epidemiology and biostatistics
• Knowledge of community resources 

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management 
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in public speaking 
• Ability to apply principles and techniques of public health nursing, epidemiology, disease control and prevention
• Ability to work productively with individuals, professionals, and other groups in the community
• Ability to seek and utilize supervisory and consultative services
• Ability to speak before public groups and make presentations
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisors/management and team lead disease control and surveillance activities
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, and write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals as needed
• Ability to give directions to and gain support from assigned staff
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work especially in regard to public health emergency response
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedure
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints 
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position
• Ability to perform essential functions
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

 Position will have the following exposures

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations 

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

 Never

• Construction site
• Confined space 
• Warehouse environment

 Sometimes

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

 Frequently

• Outdoor environment

 Often

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Vehicles
• Other: Client residence

Exposures 

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Moving mechanical parts

Seldom

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Frequently

• Communicable diseases
• Other: Animals, including pets

Often

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Travel 

Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• International travel

Sometimes

• Regional travel
• National travel

Often

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree from an accredited* college or university or two (2) years of college coursework in Nursing or a related field 
• At least one (1) year of experience in healthcare, vaccine administration, clinical experience in women's health, maternal-child, early childhood development or related experience

    *Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)  

Proof of TB Test/Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment

Required Licenses or Certifications

• State of Texas Registered Nurse License (Must attach copy of your Nurse License and certification to your application.)
• CPR Certification
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 7291-7480, two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.