NURSE SPECIALIST - NFP - Public Health

Nurse, Specialist - NFP

The Nurse, Specialist - NFP will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Public Health including providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the Nurse Family Partnership, according to the guidelines of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides home visits for women and families in the NFP Program.
• Supports the guidelines and standards of the NFP Program and Public Health.
• Promotes awareness of NFP throughout Tarrant County.
• Develops and maintains community relations to support NFP referrals.
• Completes all required NFP training and continuing education.
• Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP guidelines.
• Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and their families.
• Maintains a caseload of 25 active clients and fulfills reporting responsibilities.
• Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) with two (2) years related experience OR
• An Associate's degree in Nursing or equivalent and four (4) years of related experience.
• Current Texas or multistate compact (including Texas) RN license required. Texas RN license required within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver license, with good driving record.

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly reflect the minimum qualifications. Incomplete information in the Education (including type of degree, field of study, and graduation), Experience, or Certification / License sections may result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without complete documentation. Proof of educational attainment is required during onboarding.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks that will include a criminal background check and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, educational attainment, or additional State or Federal legal requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, climb stairs, grasp/squeeze, use hand tools, hear, keyboard, kneel, lift below the waist, lift between the waist and shoulder, lift overhead, lift to the side/twist, tolerate noise, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, perform repetitive tasks, see color, see far and near, sit, squat, stand, stoop, talk, twist, use his/her hands, drive a vehicle, walk, and work alone and with others. Exposure to active infectious diseases and body fluids, possible needle sticks, and restraining of children.