Maternal Child Health RN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
The Registered Nurse in Maternal in Maternal Child Health practices, teaches, and/or supervises nursing care in a community setting; is responsible for the care of assigned clients and families by acting as the main care coordinator; carries out nursing skills contributing to treatment and rehabilitation, prevention of disease, and conservation of health. The nurse provides case management including data collection, assessment, treatment, teaching, planning implementation and evaluation. The omission of specific statements of duties does not preclude them from this position if the work is similar and is a logical assignment to this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Must provide care in accordance with standards of practice appropriate to position.
• Must communicate, collaborate, and coordinate care effectively with clients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Must demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. Meets Agency productivity expectations.
• Demonstrates respect, tolerance, and understanding for client’s dignity, autonomy, individuality and independence. Acts as an advocate for clients and family in meeting their health care needs. Establish trust and confidence in client relationship, while maintaining appropriate boundaries for a therapeutic relationship.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated here.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school or nursing: must possess at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree (for CIS), preferably in Nursing. A Bachelor's degree in a related field will be permissible by the discretion of the management team.
• Must possess a current Vermont Registered Nursing license and CPR certification.
• One year minimum of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in Maternal Child Health or Pediatrics and Lactation Support necessary.
• Certification in lactation support preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of, and skill in, applying the principles and practices of public health nursing, particularly maternal/child health services.
• Acceptance of practice utilizing client-centered principles and respect of individual choices required.
• Must demonstrate and maintain any competency required by Caledonian Home Health Care & Hospice.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Computer literacy required. Must have basic keyboarding and computer skills.
• Must be honest, self-directed, possess initiative and display good judgement and a positive attitude in daily work activities.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written work.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with agency employees, clients and the general public.
• Must be able to carry out the essential functions of the job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self or others.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

Physical Demands

• Requires full range of body motion and the ability to maintain balance. Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying – be able to lift, push, pull or carry an item weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing – must be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees.
• Manual finger dexterity – will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment.
• Visual acuity – will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment, and perform duties.
• Auditory acuity – will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone.

Standard of Conduct

• Each employee is responsible for conducting themselves in an ethical manner and reporting possible violations to appropriate channels.
• Employees must be careful in both words and conduct to avoid placing or appearing to place pressure on subordinates or co-workers that would cause them to violate these standards of conduct or deviate from accepted norms of ethical business practices.

Professional Accountability

• Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of Caledonia Home Health Care & Hospice.
• Must comply with all Agency policies and procedures
• Must demonstrate respectful and effective communication in all interactions.
• Must comply with Agency policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security of all protected health information. Report breach of security policy to Agency’s Security Official.
• Must conduct self in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules, and standards.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements.
• Must report to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately report time and attendance and appropriately manage ETO time in accordance with Agency policy.
• Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of Agency resources.
• Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities.
• Meets own learning needs.
• Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance, and resolve conflicts.
• Must report concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect, and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and Agency.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change.
• Must document the provision of care and services in accordance with Agency policy.

Working Conditions

• Traveling is required.
• May work within Agency facilities, community-based settings, clients’ homes, and outdoors.
• May work during non-business hours.
• May experience:
  • Hostile or emotionally upset clients, family members, and visitors;
  • Stress due to demanding profession;
  • Exposure to blood-borne pathogens;
  • A variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other unfavorable conditions based on client preferences/activities.