Maternal Infant Community Health Nurse-Nurse Family Partnership

Community Health Nurse

Pay Starting at $36.90, Pay will commensurate with experience

Not WFH, Combo of in Office Downtown and Traveling to Patient Homes around Franklin County. Reimbursed for gas

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Provides comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families as part of the NFP program. Adheres to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP, The Center for Family Safety and Healing, and Nationwide Children's Hospital. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:

• Provides home visits to women and their families for the duration of the NFP program.
• Delivers individualized, comprehensive care across the six programmatic domains: personal health, environmental health, life course development, maternal role, family & friends, and health & human services.
• Contributes to a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork and cooperation. Actively participates in case conferences, team meetings, one to one supervision, and departmental meetings.
• Stays informed of current healthcare developments, trends, and professional development to provide safe, quality nurse home visiting services
• Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goal.

Education Requirement:

BSN, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Skills:

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) highly desirable.

Experience:

Two years recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or equivalent combination of education/experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Seeing Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"